Downgoing

/ˈdaʊnˌɡoʊɪŋ/ adjective

Definition

Descending or moving downward, or declining in condition, status, or fortunes.

Etymology

Present participle of an archaic or poetic verb form 'downgo.' Used since Middle English to describe motion or decline in a downward direction.

Kelly Says

This word captures the sense of inevitable decline—not just 'going down' as a single action, but a 'downgoing' as a sustained, perhaps unstoppable descent. It has a more ominous tone than simple 'descending.'

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