skyward meaning

UK US /ˈskaɪwɚd/ 2 syllables

skyward (adjective): directed toward heaven or the sky.

skyward has 2 meanings in this dictionary, as adjective and adverb.

skyward as an adjective

  1. directed toward heaven or the sky
    • the soul in its heavenward flight

    Synonyms: heavenward

    Similar: up

skyward as an adverb

  1. toward the sky
    • look skywards!

    Synonyms: skywards

How to pronounce skyward

skyward is pronounced /ˈskaɪwɚd/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Scrabble score: 18 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with SK · words ending in RD · 7-letter words

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