# skyward

/ˈskaɪwɝd/ (US) · /skˈaɪwəd/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Adverb

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/skyward
Updated: 2026-10-12

## Definition

moving or looking toward the sky. You use this to describe something that goes up or points up.

For teachers: directed or moving toward the sky or a higher position. Often describes physical movement or the trajectory of an object.

## Examples

- The rocket shot skyward with a loud roar.
- As the sun began to set, the birds took flight and soared skyward in a large, organized group.
- The architect designed the skyscraper with sharp, vertical lines that draw the viewer's gaze skyward, emphasizing the building's immense height.

## Usage notes

- Can also function as an adjective when placed before a noun (e.g., 'a skyward glance').

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