descents Synonyms

descents Meaning

descents

the act or process of descending, a sudden disconcerting appearance (as for a visit), an inclination downward, one's line of ancestors, a way (such as a downgrade or stairway) that descends or leads downward, a step downward in a scale of gradation, attack, invasion, the act or process of descending from a higher to a lower location, the lowest part, one generation in an ancestral line or genealogical scale, a downward step (as in station or value), the fact or process of originating by generation from an ancestral stock (as a species or genus), the shaping or development in nature and character by transmission from a source, derivation from an ancestor, transmission or devolution of the estate of a person who has died without a valid will compare distribution, the act or process of descending from a higher to a lower level, rank, or state, a former method of distillation in which the material was heated in a vessel having its outlet underneath so that the vapors produced were forced to descend, a sudden raid or assault, a descending way (as a stairway), the fact or process of originating from an ancestral stock, a downward slant, transmission or devolution of an estate (see estate entry 1 sense 4b) by inheritance usually in the descending line

descents Sentence Examples

  1. The towering mountain offered treacherous descents that tested the limits of experienced climbers.
  2. The hikers gasped in awe at the sheer descents leading down to the verdant valley below.
  3. The ski slopes boasted several thrilling descents, catering to adrenaline junkies and snow enthusiasts alike.
  4. The river snaked through the landscape, creating steep descents and challenging rapids.
  5. The daredevil performed heart-stopping descents on his mountain bike, navigating treacherous trails with ease.
  6. The high-speed chase involved daring descents through winding roads, requiring exceptional driving skills.
  7. The aerial acrobatics showcased breathtaking descents and gravity-defying maneuvers.
  8. The steep descents of the canyon trail required sure footing and a sturdy backpack.
  9. The paraglider enjoyed soaring through the skies, relishing the exhilaration of controlled descents.
  10. The geologist led a group on a cave exploration, mapping and analyzing intricate descents and underground passages.

FAQs About the word descents

the act or process of descending, a sudden disconcerting appearance (as for a visit), an inclination downward, one's line of ancestors, a way (such as a downgra

falls, drops, downs,dips, dives, plunges,declines, nosedives,comedowns, downfalls

upswings, risings, climbs,ascents, rises, advances, upturns, improvements, headways, soarings

The towering mountain offered treacherous descents that tested the limits of experienced climbers.

The hikers gasped in awe at the sheer descents leading down to the verdant valley below.

The ski slopes boasted several thrilling descents, catering to adrenaline junkies and snow enthusiasts alike.

The river snaked through the landscape, creating steep descents and challenging rapids.