Antonyms for low-down

Grammar : Adj

Definition of low-down

Origin : also low down, lowdown, "vulgar," 1888, from low (adj.) + down (adv.). Earlier it meant "humble" (1540s). As a noun, 1915, from the adjective, American English.

As in lascivious : adj sexually aroused; displaying excessive interest in sex
As in lecherous : adj lustful, lewd
As in low : adj depressed
As in lurid : adj shocking, gruesome
As in paltry : adj poor; worthless
As in shabby : adj despicable
As in sordid : adj dirty, bad, low
As in tasteless : adj cheap, vulgar
As in ugly : adj unpleasant, disagreeable
As in unjust : adj not fair
As in unscrupulous : adj immoral
As in wicked : adj corrupt, bad
As in wretched : adj terrible, very bad
As in melancholic : adj depressed
As in tristful : adj depressed
As in contemptible : adj despicable, shameful
As in depressed : adj discouraged
As in detestable : adj loathsome, abominable

Example sentences :

It was a low-down trick and I'm ashamed of myself for proposing it.
Extract from : « The Fortune Hunter » by Louis Joseph Vance

Low-down trick of the old woman's, wasn't it, giving you the shake that way?
Extract from : « Cap'n Dan's Daughter » by Joseph C. Lincoln

Perhaps that was a low-down thing to say, but I couldn't help lettin' it come.
Extract from : « Shorty McCabe » by Sewell Ford

Every one knocks instead of boosts, and tells us how low-down we are.
Extract from : « Penny of Top Hill Trail » by Belle Kanaris Maniates

You low-down skunk, what have you been saying about me to the governor?
Extract from : « The Trembling of a Leaf » by William Somerset Maugham

I ain't the low-down cur as you takes me for—not by a long chalk.
Extract from : « Kiddie the Scout » by Robert Leighton

I'd ruther 'swamp' fer a livin' than do low-down work like milkin'.
Extract from : « The Dude Wrangler » by Caroline Lockhart

The worst is, she's married a low-down cur that's been after her money all this time.
Extract from : « The Man Next Door » by Emerson Hough

Of all the low-down things any man ever done in all his life, that's what you done now.
Extract from : « The Man Next Door » by Emerson Hough

It's a fine trade you're trying to make; to trade us for a low-down coward like this.
Extract from : « The Man Next Door » by Emerson Hough

Synonyms for low-down

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