Downhill

/ˌdaʊnˈhɪl/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A downward slope or incline.

They enjoyed sledding down the steep downhill.

A period of decline or loss.

The team experienced a downhill after their championship win.

adjective

Sloping or inclined downward.

We took a downhill trail through the forest.

Used to describe something that is declining or deteriorating.

His health has taken a downhill turn recently.

adverb

In a direction toward the base of a hill, slope, or incline; downward.

The path led downhill towards the river.

In a state of decline or deterioration; worse.

After the scandal, the company's reputation went downhill.

Middle English downhil, equivalent to down + hill.

downhill fast

Rapid decline in quality or performance.

go downhill

To start to decline or get worse.

downhill from here

The situation worsens from this point onwards.

decline

To become less in amount, importance, quality, or strength.

slope

The steepness or degree of incline of a hill or slope.

descent

The action of moving downward, dropping, or falling.

In a tough spot or experiencing hardship.

After losing his job, he felt like things were really going downhill.

Used to describe a situation that has worsened significantly.

Their relationship started to go downhill once they moved in together.