Careful Words

downward (adv.)

downward (adj.)

Who stemm'd the torrent of a downward age.

James Thomson (1700-1748): The Seasons. Summer. Line 1516.

Mammon, the least erected spirit that fell

From heaven; for ev'n in heaven his looks and thoughts

Were always downward bent, admiring more

The riches of heaven's pavement, trodden gold,

Than aught divine or holy else enjoy'd

In vision beatific.

John Milton (1608-1674): Paradise Lost. Book i. Line 679.