English Synonym Finder

descended

Definitions

Moved or fallen downward from a higher to a lower level.

Derived from a particular ancestor or source.

Made a sudden, often hostile, arrival or attack.

Examples

The hikers slowly descended the steep mountain trail as the sun began to set.

A heavy silence descended upon the room when the news was announced.

The royal family claimed to be descended from an ancient line of kings.

Synonyms

dropped fell plunged sank lowered declined dismounted

Antonyms

ascended rose climbed mounted soared surged escalated