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skyward Synonyms

Another word for skyward

Choosing another word for skyward 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 the sky; in an upward direction.

Usage Example

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

Strongest
skywards
heavenward
upward
upwards
Strong
aloft
up

• adjective (Context 2)

Directed, moving, or facing toward the sky.

Usage Example

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

Strongest
heavenward
Strong
upward
ascending

Opposites of skyward

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

earthward
groundward
downward
down
See all opposites of skyward

• Nearby Words

skyscraper
skyscraping
skywalk
skyward
skywatch
skywatcher
skywatching

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