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1. downcast
adjective. ['ˈdaʊnˌkæst'] directed downward.
Antonyms
Etymology
- cast (English)
- casten (Middle English (1100-1500))
- down (English)
- doun (Middle English (1100-1500))
Rhymes with Downcast
- amcast
- belfast
- broadcast
- chloroplast
- colorfast
- comcast
- enthusiast
- flabbergast
- forecast
- holdfast
- iconoclast
- lightfast
- newscast
- outcast
- outlast
- overcast
- pendergast
- polycast
- prendergast
- qualcast
How do you pronounce downcast?
Pronounce downcast as ˈdaʊnˌkæst.
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Sentences with downcast
1. Verb, base form
Do you see tight faces or downcast eyes?
2. Adverb
It's almost impossible to stay downcast when sipping a virgin pina colada with a tacky umbrella.
3. Noun, singular or mass
Characters of lower status might keep their eyes downcast and make sure to follow behind those of higher status.
4. Adjective
A downcast face, folded arms and aggressive posture is not an approachable demeanor.
2. downcast
adjective. ['ˈdaʊnˌkæst'] filled with melancholy and despondency.
Etymology
- cast (English)
- casten (Middle English (1100-1500))
- down (English)
- doun (Middle English (1100-1500))