RETROGRADED
(adj., adj.sat, verb)Definitions
There are 9 meanings of the word
Retrograded.
Retrograded - as an adjective
Moving from east to west on the celestial sphere; or--for planets--around the sun in a direction opposite to that of the earth
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
direct9Retrograded - as an adjective satellite
Moving or directed or tending in a backward direction or contrary to a previous direction
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
retral6Retrograded - as a verb
Move backward in an orbit, of celestial bodies
Move in a direction contrary to the usual one
Example: "Retrograding planets"
Get worse or fall back to a previous condition
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
regress8retrogress11Hypernyms (Closely Related)
decline10worsen9Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The planet retrograded through the night sky."
"As I watched the video, it felt like time retrograded to my childhood."
"The singer's career retrograded after his controversial remarks."
"The car retrograded down the steep hill due to brake failure."
"The company's profits retrograded by 20% compared to last year."
Word Game Points
Is RETROGRADED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, retrograded is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
RETROGRADED has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.
Is RETROGRADED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, retrograded is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordRETROGRADED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.
Is RETROGRADED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, retrograded is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordRETROGRADED has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.
