3. Tending to a lower condition or state; depressed; dejected; as, downward thoughts. Sir P. Sidney.
Down"weed` (?), n. (Bot.) Cudweed, a species of Gnaphalium.
Down`weigh" (-w"), v. t. To weigh or press down.
A different sin downweighs them to the bottom.
Longfellow.
Down"y (-), a. 1. Covered with down, or with pubescence or soft hairs. "A downy feather." Shak.
Plants that . . . have downy or velvet rind upon their leaves.
Bacon.
2. Made of, or resembling, down. Hence, figuratively: Soft; placid; soothing; quiet. "A downy shower." Keble. "Downy pillow." Pope.
Time steals on with downy feet.
Young.