Pronunciation: /ˈkʌmˌdaʊn/

Definitions of comedown

noun a decline or letdown from a higher position or state

Example Sentences

A1 I had a comedown after the excitement of the party.

A2 The comedown from the sugar rush left me feeling tired.

B1 The comedown from the adrenaline rush was intense.

B2 After the high of winning the championship, the comedown was difficult to handle.

C1 The comedown from the success of his business venture was unexpected.

C2 Dealing with the comedown after achieving all his goals was a challenge for him.

verb to descend or return to a lower position or state

Example Sentences

A1 After the party, I comedown from the high energy by taking a nap.

A2 She comedown from her anger after talking to her friend.

B1 It can be difficult to comedown from the excitement of a vacation and return to normal life.

B2 The athlete needed time to comedown from the adrenaline rush after winning the championship.

C1 It took him a while to comedown from the stress of his demanding job.

C2 The actress struggled to comedown from the fame and attention that came with her success.

Examples of comedown in a Sentence

formal The comedown from the drug's effects was gradual but noticeable.

informal I always feel a bit low during the comedown after a night of partying.

slang The comedown hit me hard after the concert, I felt so drained.

figurative The comedown after a big success can be difficult to navigate emotionally.

Grammatical Forms of comedown

past tense

comedown

plural

comedowns

comparative

more comedown

superlative

most comedown

present tense

comedown

future tense

will comedown

perfect tense

have comedown

continuous tense

is coming down

singular

comedown

positive degree

comedown

infinitive

to comedown

gerund

coming down

participle

comedowning

Origin and Evolution of comedown

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The word 'comedown' originated from Middle English, combining 'come' and 'down' to refer to a decline or reduction in status or importance.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a literal descent or decline, the term 'comedown' evolved to also signify a figurative loss of prestige or reputation over time.