— downcastly , adv. — downcastness , n.
/down"kast', -kahst'/ , adj.
1. directed downward, as the eyes.
2. dejected in spirit; depressed.
n.
3. overthrow or ruin.
4. a downward look or glance.
5. a shaft down which air passes, as into a mine (opposed to upcast ).
[ 1250-1300; ME douncasten. See DOWN 1 , CAST ]
Syn. 2. sad, desolate, disconsolate; low, blue.