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downwardly

/ˈdaʊn.wɚd.li/
down · ward · ly
Adjective:downward
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downwardly Lexical Profile

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• adverb

1

Toward a lower social, economic, or numerical status, value, or rank.

Example

"The company's quarterly revenue projections were revised downwardly following the supply chain disruptions."

2

Toward a lower physical position, level, or point; in a descending direction.

Example

"The tree branches curved downwardly under the heavy weight of the winter snow."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While 'downward' or 'downwards' is typically preferred after verbs of motion (e.g., 'moved downward'), 'downwardly' is primarily used to modify adjectives or participles, particularly in sociological and economic contexts such as 'downwardly mobile' or 'adjusted downwardly'.

• Nearby Words

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downwardly
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Downwardly. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/downwardly
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