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skyward

 

[ ˈskaɪwərd ]

Adverb / Adjective
Context #1 | Adverb

looking

directed towards or situated in the sky or upper atmosphere

Synonyms

heavenward, upward

Examples of usage

  • She gazed skyward, searching for shooting stars.
  • The birds flew skyward, disappearing into the clouds.
Context #2 | Adjective

direction

moving or facing towards the sky

Synonyms

ascending, upward

Examples of usage

  • The skyscraper had a skyward design, with a tall pointed roof.
  • The acrobat performed a skyward leap, reaching for the trapeze.

Translations

Translations of the word "skyward" in other languages:

🇵🇹 para o céu

🇮🇳 आसमान की ओर

🇩🇪 himmelwärts

🇮🇩 ke langit

🇺🇦 до неба

🇵🇱 ku niebu

🇯🇵 空に向かって

🇫🇷 vers le ciel

🇪🇸 hacia el cielo

🇹🇷 gökyüzüne doğru

🇰🇷 하늘로

🇸🇦 نحو السماء

🇨🇿 k nebi

🇸🇰 k nebu

🇨🇳 朝天空

🇸🇮 proti nebu

🇮🇸 til himins

🇰🇿 аспанға қарай

🇬🇪 ცისკენ

🇦🇿 göyə doğru

🇲🇽 hacia el cielo

Etymology

The word 'skyward' originated from the combination of 'sky' and the suffix '-ward,' which means 'in the direction of.' The term has been used in English since the 16th century to describe things that are directed towards or situated in the sky or upper atmosphere.

See also: sky, skyborne, skydiver, skydivers, skyjack, skylight, skyline, skywards.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,253, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.