descendent (Meaning)
descendent (n)
a person considered as descended from some ancestor
descendent (s)
going or coming down
proceeding by descent from an ancestor
descendent (a.)
Descending; falling; proceeding from an ancestor or source.
Synonyms & Antonyms of descendent
descendent Sentence Examples
- The descendent of a long line of scholars, she felt the weight of her family's legacy on her shoulders.
- As a descendent of the indigenous peoples of the region, he was deeply connected to the land and its history.
- The descendent of a famous artist, she inherited her ancestor's talent for painting.
- He proudly displayed a family heirloom, a sword passed down through generations to the eldest descendent.
- The descendent of immigrants, he cherished the stories of his ancestors' journey to a new land.
- She traced her genealogy back several centuries, discovering she was a direct descendent of European royalty.
- The descendent of a long line of craftsmen, he learned the art of woodworking from his father and grandfather.
- As the youngest descendent, she felt a responsibility to uphold the traditions of her family.
- The descendent of a naval officer, he followed in his ancestor's footsteps and joined the navy.
- With each passing generation, the family tree grew larger, welcoming new descendents into the fold.
FAQs About the word descendent
a person considered as descended from some ancestor, going or coming down, proceeding by descent from an ancestorDescending; falling; proceeding from an ancesto
descending, dangling, falling,weeping, hanging, bowing, hung, inclining, nodding, pendulous
rigid,upright, erect, stiff, stiff, upright, rigid, erect, inflexible,unbending
The descendent of a long line of scholars, she felt the weight of her family's legacy on her shoulders.
As a descendent of the indigenous peoples of the region, he was deeply connected to the land and its history.
The descendent of a famous artist, she inherited her ancestor's talent for painting.
He proudly displayed a family heirloom, a sword passed down through generations to the eldest descendent.
