downer
1 antonym for downer — opposites grouped by meaning.
Noun — Something that makes people feel disappointed or depressed (informal).
Synonyms by Meaning
1. noun
Something that makes people feel disappointed or depressed (informal).
“Finding out the concert was cancelled was a real downer.”
2. noun
A sedative or depressant drug (slang).
“Eye Girl is very moody. She is always zooted up on some really foul combination of uppers and downers and Rollerblading. Her bouts of Rollerblading seem to coincide with fights with Eye Guy.”
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How to use downer
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
what a downer
a real downer
Informal — common in casual speech, not formal writing.
Etymology
Perhaps connected to tanner (“sixpence”).
Full origin of downer →Frequently asked questions
What does “downer” mean?
The word “downer” means something that makes people feel disappointed or depressed (informal). In plain terms, something disappointing or depressing, or slang for a sedative drug.
How do you pronounce “downer”?
“Downer” is pronounced DOW-nuh (/ˈdaʊnɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “downer” in a sentence?
Here is “downer” used in a sentence: “Finding out the concert was cancelled was a real downer.”
What is another word for “downer”?
Words with a similar meaning to “downer” include killjoy and spoilsport.
What part of speech is “downer”?
“Downer” is a noun.
How many meanings does “downer” have?
“Downer” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: something that makes people feel disappointed or depressed (informal).
