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skyward

[skahy-werd] / ˈskaɪ wərd /


ADJECTIVE
overhead
Synonyms


ADJECTIVE
upward
Synonyms
STRONG
WEAK
acclivous anabatic ascending ascensional ascensive assurgent
Antonyms




PREPOSITION
up
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK


Example Sentences

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“When stocks are blasting skyward, even the most steadfast can be sucked into the updraft. When they are cascading downward, keeping one’s cool is almost impossible.”

From MarketWatch

Llewelyn asked, his eyes skyward at the two shadows trapped on his head.

From Literature

Flames licked skyward as he gazed down at the town.

From Literature

They hadn’t been out to see the mountain since the first days of the volcano’s blasts skyward.

From Literature

I shot a look at Aunt Kitty, who was gazing skyward for some sort of divine counsel.

From Literature