Downwardly - Meaning, Definition & English Examples
Downwardly is an adverb meaning in a direction from higher to lower, often describing movement, trends, or social mobility. Example: The stock trended downwardly for weeks. (28 words)
Definition:
Moving or directed toward a lower position, level, or condition.
Synonyms:
descendingly, decliningly, sinkingly
Part of Speech:
adverb
Antonyms:
upwardly, ascendingly
Common Collocations:
downwardly mobile, downwardly sloping, downwardly revised
Derivatives:
downward, downwards
Usage Tips:
Use "downwardly" to describe movement or trends decreasing in position or value.
Common Phrases:
downward spiral, downward trend, downward pressure
Etymology:
Derived from "downward," combining "down" (Old English "dūne") + "-ward" (direction suffix).
Examples:
- 1. The stock market trended downwardly last quarter.
- 2. She glanced downwardly at her shoes while speaking.
- 3. The company's profits moved downwardly after the policy change.
- 4. His mood shifted downwardly after the bad news.