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upwardly

 

[ ˈʌp.wərd.li ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

directional movement

The term 'upwardly' refers to the direction of movement towards a higher position or place. It is often used to describe something that is moving or situated higher than the current position. This word is frequently used in both literal and metaphorical contexts, such as economic growth and personal development. In many instances, it implies a positive trajectory, indicating improvement or advancement.

Synonyms

ascending, higher, upward

Examples of usage

  • The balloon floated upwardly into the sky.
  • The economy is performing upwardly this quarter.
  • He gazed upwardly, admiring the stars.
  • Her career has been progressing upwardly since her promotion.

Translations

Translations of the word "upwardly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 para cima

🇮🇳 ऊपर की ओर

🇩🇪 nach oben

🇮🇩 ke atas

🇺🇦 вгору

🇵🇱 w górę

🇯🇵 上向きに

🇫🇷 vers le haut

🇪🇸 hacia arriba

🇹🇷 yukarı

🇰🇷 위쪽으로

🇸🇦 إلى أعلى

🇨🇿 nahoru

🇸🇰 nahor

🇨🇳 向上

🇸🇮 navzgor

🇮🇸 upp

🇰🇿 жоғары

🇬🇪 ზედა

🇦🇿 yuxarı

🇲🇽 hacia arriba

Etymology

The word 'upwardly' is derived from the combination of 'upward,' which comes from the Old English 'ūpweard,' meaning 'toward the top,' and the adverbial suffix '-ly,' which is used to form adverbs from adjectives. The use of '-ly' has its roots in Old English, which had various forms for creating adverbs, often by adding 'ly' to an adjective. This formation has been present in English since its early development, with 'upwardly' emerging as a means to describe actions or states that direct towards a higher place or condition. It reflects not just physical movement but also concepts of improvement, growth, and aspiration in various fields, particularly in business, personal affairs, and psychology.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,527, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.