Downhill

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ËŒdaÊŠnˈhɪl/
• Rhymes: -ɪl

Origin

- + hill

Full definition of downhill

Adverb

1. Down a slopeBecause we got to the summit of the mountain, we could only go downhill from there

Antonyms

• uphill

Derived terms

• go downhill

Adjective

1. located down a slope or hill
2. going down a slope or a hill
3. (by extension) easy
4. (by extension) deteriorating, getting worseAfter Don made those tasteless remarks, our relationship with him went downhill.

Usage notes

"easy" sense comparative and superlative is usually made with more and most

"deteriorating" sense often used as "went downhill".

Antonyms

• uphill

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