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rightwards Synonyms

Another word for rightwards

Choosing another word for rightwards depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

Toward or in the direction of the right side.

Usage Example

"The river bends sharply rightward just beyond the old stone bridge."

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rightward
right

• adverb (Context 2)

Toward more conservative or right-wing political views or policies.

Usage Example

"During the economic crisis, the coalition party shifted noticeably rightward on fiscal policy."

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Opposites of rightwards

The opposite of rightwards shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

leftwards
leftward
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• Nearby Words

rightsize
rightsizing
rightward
rightwards
righty
rigid
rigidia

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Rightwards. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/rightwards
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