rightward

adjective or adverb

right·​ward ˈrīt-wərd How to pronounce rightward (audio)
: being at, toward, or to the right

Examples of rightward in a Sentence

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The contemporary food movement’s rightward orientation isn’t really a reaction to left-wing food philosophy. Annie Levin, Washington Post, 10 Feb. 2026 Read the story » More Top Stories Sanae Takaichi, Japan’s first female Prime Minister, represents a rightward turn toward nationalism for the country. Caroline Mimbs Nyce, New Yorker, 10 Feb. 2026 Her sweeping victory reflects the public’s desire for LDP reform and the nationwide rightward shift in politics. Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 10 Feb. 2026 Last year, many stories were written about Silicon Valley’s rightward shift, as exemplified by leaders like Marc Andreessen and Elon Musk. Andrew R. Chow, Time, 27 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for rightward

Word History

First Known Use

1733, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of rightward was in 1733

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“Rightward.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rightward. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.

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rightward

adjective or adverb
right·​ward ˈrīt-wərd How to pronounce rightward (audio)
: toward, at, or to the right

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