Search Dictionary
Definition of upwardly

upwardly

/ˈʌp.wɚd.li/
up · ward · ly
Adjective:upward
JUMP TO:

upwardly Lexical Profile

upwardly Game Scores & Validity

• adverb

1

Toward a higher social, economic, or professional status, rank, or level.

Example

"The neighborhood attracted many upwardly mobile young professionals looking to buy their first home."

2

In a direction leading from a lower to a higher physical position or point.

Example

"The branches of the ornamental cherry tree are bred to grow upwardly rather than spreading outward."

Synonyms
View all synonyms for upwardly
Antonyms
View all antonyms for upwardly

Word Nuance & Usage

While 'upward' or 'upwards' is normally preferred to modify verbs of physical motion (e.g., 'looked upward'), 'upwardly' is primarily used to modify adjectives or participles, especially in fixed expressions such as 'upwardly mobile'.

• Nearby Words

upturned
upvote
upward
upwardly
upwelling
upwind
urach

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Upwardly. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/upwardly
Built for writers, students, and competitive word game players, Wordmom combines an uncluttered English dictionary and thesaurus with fast, pattern-based word finders so you can verify definitions, synonyms, and high-scoring tile plays in one place.
Word Games & Solvers
Word FinderScrabble Word FinderWords With Friends CheatWordle SolverAnagram Solver
Dictionary & Reference
DictionarySynonymsAntonymsWords
Community
Contact UsEditorial PolicyPrivacy PolicyTerms and Conditions
© 2016–2026 Wordmom Network. All rights reserved. Made with for word lovers everywhere.
Disclaimer: SCRABBLE® is a registered trademark. All intellectual property rights in and to the game are owned in the U.S.A. and Canada by Hasbro Inc., and throughout the rest of the world by J.W. Spear & Sons Limited of Maidenhead, Berkshire, England, a subsidiary of Mattel Inc. Mattel and Spear are not affiliated with Hasbro. Words With Friends® is a registered trademark of Zynga Inc. Wordle® is a registered trademark of The New York Times Company. Other referenced game titles and tournament lexicon codes (including NASPA NWL and WESPA/HarperCollins CSW) are trademarks of their respective owners. Wordmom is an independent reference utility for educational and entertainment purposes and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Hasbro, Mattel, Spear, Zynga, The New York Times Company, NASPA, WESPA, or HarperCollins Publishers. All game names are referenced strictly under nominative fair use to indicate compatibility.