rightward

adjective or adverb

right·​ward ˈrīt-wərd 

: being at, toward, or to the right

Examples of rightward in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The rightward tilt in billionaire political giving isn’t new. — Sydney Lake, Fortune, 27 July 2026

Or perhaps the initial rightward bias is so weak (and further weakened by the gene variants) that sometimes chance fluctuations give the left side the upper hand. — Quanta Magazine, 13 July 2026

Our society’s perception of what a moderate looks like has simply skewed so rightward. — Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026

One is Dan Cox, an attorney who lost his gubernatorial bid four years ago, and who has more embraced a rightward flank, pledging to cut taxes and invest in housing affordability programs. — ABC News, 23 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1733, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

rightward

adjective or adverb

right·​ward ˈrīt-wərd 

: toward, at, or to the right