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Definition of skyward

skyward

/ˈskaɪ.wɚd/
sky · ward
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• adverb

1

Toward the sky; in an upward direction.

Example

"The crowd gazed skyward as the hot-air balloons drifted silently over the valley."

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• adjective

1

Directed, moving, or facing toward the sky.

Example

"The architect designed the cathedral with a dramatic skyward spire that dominated the city skyline."

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• Nearby Words

skyscraping
skysurfing
skywalk
skyward
skywatch
skywatcher
skywatching

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the noun 'sky' (borrowed from Old Norse 'ský', meaning 'cloud') combined with the directional suffix '-ward' (from Old English '-weard', meaning 'turned toward').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Skyward. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/skyward
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