English · Word Candidate

downhill

/ˌdaʊnˈhɪl/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: downhills · downhilling · downhilled

Sense 1

Meaning · English

Down a slope.

Adverb

Because we got to the summit of the mountain, we could only go downhill from there.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

So as to deteriorate or get worse.

Adverb

After Don made those tasteless remarks, our relationship with him went downhill.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

Located towards or at the bottom of a slope or hill.

Adjective

Moraines are found at the downhill end of a glacier.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

Going down a slope or a hill.

Adjective

This year's race is on a downhill course.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “downhill” mean?

Down a slope.

Is “downhill” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.