downwards Copy link Outline 1. dĕorsum (sometimes used as disyll.)2. prōnus (cf. L. G. § 343), per pronum (where the direction is down an incline) • downwards: 1. dĕorsum (sometimes used as disyll.): to be carried straight d., directo d. ferri, Cic.: upward and d., sursum ac d., Sen. 2. prōnus (cf. L. G. § 343), per pronum (where the direction is down an incline): v. down-hill.