descended

[US]/dɪˈsendɪd/
[UK]/dɪˈsendɪd/

Translation

adj.originating from an ancestor; inherited

Phrases & Collocations

descended from

descended into

descended upon

descending rapidly

descended the stairs

descended gracefully

descended slowly

descended the mountain

descended from heaven

descended upon them

Example Sentences

the family descended from the mountain after a long hike.

rain descended from the dark clouds above.

the speaker descended from the podium to answer questions.

the river descended rapidly through the canyon.

the price of oil descended sharply last week.

a hush descended upon the audience as the curtain rose.

the sun descended below the horizon, painting the sky orange.

the ancient civilization descended from a nomadic origin.

a feeling of sadness descended upon her as she read the letter.

the path descended steeply into the valley.

the company descended into chaos after the ceo left.

the temperature descended below freezing overnight.

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