downgoing

Meanings

1. 1
   adj

   moving, directed, or tending downward

   The sensor recorded both the upgoing and downgoing waves.

2. 2
   adj

   declining in status, fortune, strength, or quality

   The reserved lawyer remained loyal to friends he regarded as downgoing men.

3. 3
   noun

   a descent or downward movement

   The path's steep downgoing was harder on her knees than the climb.

A compound of down + going. The physical sense describes movement toward a lower position; the figurative sense extends downward motion to a decline in circumstances, reputation, or vitality.

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