downhill

Meaning

Adv

1. Down a slope.
2. (broadly) So as to deteriorate or get worse.

Adj

1. Located towards or at the bottom of a slope or hill.
2. Going down a slope or a hill.
3. (broadly) Easy.

Noun

1. (uncountable) The fastest of the disciplines of alpine skiing.
2. (countable) A rapid descent of a hill in related sports, especially in alpine skiing.

Verb

To take part in downhill skiing.

Synonyms

downwards

downward

down

decline

descent

waning

declivitous

below

downward-sloping

downriver

slope

steep

downslope

downstream

down below

downwardly

declivity

grade

hillside

incline

inclined

lower part

seaward

slalom

slant

west

sloping

south

brae

traversal

traverse

downgrade

downhill run

declining

Translations

descente

bergab

cuesta abajo

descenso

afdaling

Abfahrt

descente

bergafwaarts

ladeira abaixo

discesa libera

en bas

giù

descida livre

hacia abajo

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈdaʊnˌhɪl/

Etymology

From down- + hill.