skyward

adverb

sky·​ward ˈskī-wərd 

1

: toward the sky

2

: upward

Examples of skyward in a Sentence

Everyone looked skyward as the jets passed by.

Recent Examples on the Web

Powerus says this arrangement keeps the antenna pointed skyward as the aircraft changes orientation during its transition to forward flight. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 13 Oct. 2026

As the first-stage booster separated from the cargo Dragon spacecraft, the light show began unfolding not only over the Space Coast, but for those who looked skyward hundreds of miles away. — Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Oct. 2026

The launch complex was originally built in the 1960s to host launches of a different megarocket — NASA's Saturn V, which sent the Apollo moon missions skyward. — Mike Wall, Space.com, 7 Oct. 2026

Considering the condition the vehicle is in, that number figures to climb skyward in the days to come. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 17 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1655, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

skyward

adverb

sky·​ward ˈskī-wərd 

1

: toward the sky

gaze skyward

2

: to a higher level