Downward (adjective)

1. Towards a lower place or position.
2. Moving or tending towards a lower place or position.

Origin:

Late middle english: from down- "towards a lower place" + -ward.

Examples:

1. The skier took a downward path towards the bottom of the slope.
2. The bird was gliding in a downward direction towards its nest.
3. The company's stock has been on a downward trend for the past year.
4. The water level in the lake was steadily decreasing in a downward direction.
5. The temperature in the room was starting to cool in a downward direction.