nose-dived (Meaning)
nose-dived
a downward nose-first plunge (as of an airplane), a downward nose-first plunge of a flying object (such as an airplane), a sudden extreme drop, to plunge suddenly or sharply, a sudden extreme drop (as in prices)
Synonyms & Antonyms of nose-dived
Synonyms:
- retreated
- moderated
- ebbed
- tapered off
- receded
- let up
- waned
- abated
- dwindled
- drooped
- lessened
- diminished
- died (down)
- de-escalated
Antonyms:
nose-dived Sentence Examples
- The airplane nose-dived into the ocean, sending debris scattering across the water.
- The stock market nose-dived after an unexpected announcement, wiping out billions of dollars in value.
- The quarterback nose-dived for the touchdown, securing a last-minute victory.
- The economy nose-dived during the recession, leaving many people out of work.
- The temperature nose-dived overnight, causing a sudden drop in outdoor activities.
- The concert hall nose-dived into chaos when a power outage plunged the audience into darkness.
- The skier nose-dived into a snowdrift, barely escaping a serious injury.
- The research project nose-dived when a key piece of equipment malfunctioned.
- The popularity of the new product nose-dived after negative reviews flooded online platforms.
- The relationship nose-dived after a series of misunderstandings and hurt feelings.
FAQs About the word nose-dived
a downward nose-first plunge (as of an airplane), a downward nose-first plunge of a flying object (such as an airplane), a sudden extreme drop, to plunge sudden
plunged, dipped, declined, tumbled,fell, dropped, plummeted, sunk, crashed,sank
upped, ascended, rose, lifted, spiked, increased, mounted, arose,soared, ballooned
The airplane nose-dived into the ocean, sending debris scattering across the water.
The stock market nose-dived after an unexpected announcement, wiping out billions of dollars in value.
The quarterback nose-dived for the touchdown, securing a last-minute victory.
The economy nose-dived during the recession, leaving many people out of work.
