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downwind Synonyms

Another word for downwind

Choosing another word for downwind depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

In or toward the direction in which the wind is blowing.

Usage Example

"The deer could not smell the wildlife photographer because she had carefully positioned herself leeward."

Strongest
leeward
Strong
alee

• adjective (Context 2)

Situated in or moving toward the direction in which the wind is blowing.

Usage Example

"The leeward communities were advised to close their windows due to the smoke from the wildfire."

Strongest
leeward
Strong
lee

• noun (Context 3)

The direction in which the wind blows; a wind blowing behind a moving vessel or aircraft.

Usage Example

"The sailboat picked up considerable speed once it turned into the tailwind."

Strongest
tailwind
Strong
leeward

Opposites of downwind

The opposite of downwind shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

upwind
windward
headwind
weather
See all opposites of downwind

• Nearby Words

downvote
downward
downwardly
downwind
downy
downy snake
dowry

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Downwind. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/downwind
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