skyward

B2 Topic:Describing Qualities

Also spelled skywards

US /ˈskaɪwɝd/ See IPA manual

Freq #60751

Meanings

1

adv
Toward the sky; upward.

The rocket shot skyward and disappeared into the clouds.
2

adj
Pointing or moving toward the sky.

She lay on the grass with her face turned in a skyward direction.

Thesaurus

Synonyms

1 adv · toward the sky; upward. skywards

2 adj · pointing or moving toward... heavenward

Etymology

From sky + -ward.

Topics

Describing Qualities

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