Skywards: meaning, definitions and examples

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skywards

 

[ ˈskaɪwərdz ]

Adverb / Adjective
Context #1 | Adverb

looking

In a direction towards the sky.

Synonyms

heavenwards, upward, upwards

Examples of usage

  • The bird flew skywards.
  • She gazed skywards, admiring the stars.
  • The rocket launched skywards, disappearing into the clouds.
Context #2 | Adjective

direction

Directed towards or facing the sky.

Synonyms

heavenward, upward, upwards

Examples of usage

  • The skywards windows offered a stunning view of the city.
  • The skywards statues seemed to be reaching for the clouds.

Translations

Translations of the word "skywards" in other languages:

🇵🇹 para o céu

🇮🇳 आकाश की ओर

🇩🇪 himmelwärts

🇮🇩 ke langit

🇺🇦 в небо

🇵🇱 w kierunku nieba

🇯🇵 空に向かって

🇫🇷 vers le ciel

🇪🇸 hacia el cielo

🇹🇷 gökyüzüne

🇰🇷 하늘로

🇸🇦 نحو السماء

🇨🇿 k nebi

🇸🇰 k nebu

🇨🇳 向天空

🇸🇮 proti nebu

🇮🇸 til himins

🇰🇿 аспанға қарай

🇬🇪 ცისკენ

🇦🇿 göyə doğru

🇲🇽 hacia el cielo

Etymology

The word 'skywards' is a combination of 'sky' and the suffix '-wards', which indicates a direction. It originated in the late 19th century, used to describe a movement or direction towards the sky. The concept of looking or moving skywards has been present in human culture for centuries, symbolizing aspiration, hope, and the unknown mysteries of the heavens.

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

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,060, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.