Words that rhyme with downward
Downward is a 2-syllable word with 35 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are afterward, awkward, backward. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.
Definition of downward
- spatially or metaphorically from a higher to a lower level or position; "don't fall down"; "rode the lift up and skied down"; "prices plunged downward"
- extending or moving from a higher to a lower place; "the down staircase"; "the downward course of the stream"
- on or toward a surface regarded as a base; "he lay face downward"; "the downward pull of gravity"
2 syllables
4 syllables
Examples of "downward" in lyrics
See how downward is used at the end of a line in songs:
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"We revolvin in rank, you smiling coward you spiraling downward"
Chino XL f/ Beatnuts, Sin Gutta — Don't Fail Me Now -
"Keep a steady pace while y'all spiral downward"
Ed O.G. f/ Guru — Work For It -
"brock downward"
AOL — AOL
What do these rhymes mean?
- afterward
- happening at a time subsequent to a reference time; "he apologized subsequently
- awkward
- causing inconvenience; "they arrived at an awkward time" lacking grace or skill in manner or movement or performance
- backward
- at or to or toward the back or rear; "he moved back"; "tripped when he stepped backward
- eastward
- toward the east; "they migrated eastward to Sweden" moving toward the east
- heavenward
- toward heaven; "he pointed heavenward" directed toward heaven or the sky; "the soul in its heavenward flight"
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Rhyming tips for songwriters
When using "downward" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like afterward, awkward, backward create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.
Since "downward" has 2 syllables, try matching it with words of similar length for a balanced meter. Multi-syllable rhymes often sound more sophisticated than single-syllable pairs.