towards what is lower
earthward
Cases of word usage
1) (of a person) sad; depressed; (of eyes) looking downwards (especially with sadness, shame etc) (downcast)
2) to bend, hang, downwards (because of tiredness or weakness) (droop)
3) a quick movement downwards (of the head), especially to show agreement, approval etc (nod)
4) ended; finished; down from a standing position; so that the other of a different side is shown; downwards (over)