skyward

adverb

sky·​ward ˈskī-wərd How to pronounce skyward (audio)
Synonyms of skywardnext
1
: toward the sky
2
: upward

Examples of skyward in a Sentence

Everyone looked skyward as the jets passed by.
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Steamboat Geyser, which shoots water 300 feet skyward—higher than from any geyser on earth—oftentimes steals the show at Norris Basin in Yellowstone National Park. Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 4 Mar. 2026 Gazing skyward without fear The March 3rd blood moon offers an opportunity to appreciate both astronomy and storytelling. Alan Bradley, Space.com, 2 Mar. 2026 Two cars teetered at the jagged edge, their noses tipped skyward, almost frozen in the instant before a plunge. Ira Gorawara, New York Times, 28 Feb. 2026 For much of the year, tariffs levied on these countries ranged from 10% to 30%, helping to push prices skyward. Claire Malon, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for skyward

Word History

First Known Use

1655, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of skyward was in 1655

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“Skyward.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/skyward. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.

Kids Definition

skyward

adverb
sky·​ward ˈskī-wərd How to pronounce skyward (audio)
1
: toward the sky
gaze skyward
2
: to a higher level

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