Bowed and Upward

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Bowed adjective - Directed down.

Usage example: with bowed heads the mourners recited a prayer for the repose of her soul

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Upward is an antonym for bowed.

Nearby Words: bow, bowing

Upward adjective - Directed up.

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Bowed is an antonym for upward.

Nearby Words: upwards, upwardly

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