Looking for the meaning of the word DOWNCAST in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of DOWNCAST with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Downcast
Speech Type: Adjective
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈdaʊnkɑːst
Dialects: British English
Definition:
(of a person's eyes) looking downwards
Short Definition:looking downwards
Examples:- her modestly downcast eyes
Definition:
(of a person) feeling despondent
Short Definition:feeling despondent
Examples:- you mustn't be downcast
Word: Downcast
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈdaʊnkɑːst
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a shaft dug in a mine for extra ventilation.
Short Definition:shaft dug in mine for extra ventilation
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