skyward

/ˈskaɪwərd/

Definitions

1. adverb

directed or moving upward toward the sky

“The eagle soared skyward, leaving a trail of feathers behind.”

2. adverb

extending or directed upward

“The cathedral’s spire stretched skyward, touching the clouds.”

3. noun

the upper part of the sky or heavens

“The skyward view from the mountain summit was breathtaking.”

Synonyms

  • aloft
  • upward

Antonyms

  • downward
  • earthward