[
US
/ˈskaɪwɝd/
]
[ UK /skˈaɪwəd/ ]
[ UK /skˈaɪwəd/ ]
ADVERB
-
toward the sky
look skywards!
ADJECTIVE
-
directed toward heaven or the sky
the soul in its heavenward flight
How To Use skyward In A Sentence
- During the daytime, the snowcover reflects a significant portion of incoming radiational energy skyward or spaceward. USHCN Minimum Temperature Trends « Climate Audit
- A huge enemy shell burst a few yards to the right front of the amtrack, hurling seawater skyward, as Sledge clung to the rail. Brotherhood of Heroes
- The plane juddered skyward, helped no doubt by the mental efforts of 100 twitchy passengers willing it into the air.
- Once, and once only, I thought I saw something -- a darker shadow, high up like a mountain thrusting the wet blanket of the fog skyward. HIGH STAND
- Unexpectedly, out of instinct, I suppose, his gaze turned skywards.
- I was startled out of my dream state when a pair of mergansers flapped their way down along the creek's surface, turning skyward in front of me like training jets.
- Push your hips skywards so that your body is in one line until the bend of the knee. Times, Sunday Times
- Zipping up the skinsuit well in advance of the finish line, he took the flowers with ease, punching the air with his right fist before grinning broadly and throwing his arms skyward. Bart Wellens wins 2011 Cauberg Cyclocross
- Building momentum near the 3-point line, Griffin launched himself skyward from the right side of the lane. USATODAY.com
- He took the hilt in his fist and held the sword skyward as he turned to his men. Stone of Tears