Meaning & Definition of word "Downhill"

Downhill

/ˌdaʊnˈhɪl/

1. A downward slope or incline.
- Example: They enjoyed sledding down the steep downhill.
2. A period of decline or loss.
- Example: The team experienced a downhill after their championship win.

1. Sloping or inclined downward.
- Example: We took a downhill trail through the forest.
2. Used to describe something that is declining or deteriorating.
- Example: His health has taken a downhill turn recently.

1. In a direction toward the base of a hill, slope, or incline; downward.
- Example: The path led downhill towards the river.
2. In a state of decline or deterioration; worse.
- Example: 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.

Meaning: In a tough spot or experiencing hardship.

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

Meaning: Used to describe a situation that has worsened significantly.

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