descending Antonyms

Meaning of descending

Wordnet

descending (a)

coming down or downward

Webster

descending (p. pr. & vb. n.)

of Descend

Webster

descending (a.)

Of or pertaining to descent; moving downwards.

descending Sentence Examples

  1. The hikers cautiously navigated the steep trail, descending into the valley below.
  2. Dark clouds loomed overhead, signaling the impending storm descending upon the town.
  3. As the elevator descended, the passengers braced themselves for the sudden change in altitude.
  4. Nightfall brought a chill to the air as darkness descended upon the city streets.
  5. The sun dipped below the horizon, casting a golden glow over the landscape before descending into darkness.
  6. With each passing moment, a sense of calmness descended upon the chaotic scene.
  7. The helicopter circled overhead before slowly descending to land on the helipad.
  8. Anxiety gripped her as she felt a sense of dread descending upon her like a heavy blanket.
  9. The temperature dropped rapidly as they climbed higher, the snowline descending closer to their campsite.
  10. The plane made a smooth descent, gradually descending towards the runway for a perfect landing.

FAQs About the word descending

coming down or downwardof Descend, Of or pertaining to descent; moving downwards.

falling, nodding, bowed,bowing, weeping, sagging, inclining, declining, descendent, descendant

upright, erect, erect, upright, rigid, stiff, rigid, stiff, unbending,elevated

The hikers cautiously navigated the steep trail, descending into the valley below.

Dark clouds loomed overhead, signaling the impending storm descending upon the town.

As the elevator descended, the passengers braced themselves for the sudden change in altitude.

Nightfall brought a chill to the air as darkness descended upon the city streets.