skyward

/ˈskaɪwərd/
adverb
  1. Toward the sky; upward.
    • She pointed skyward to show the children the constellation.
    • The rocket shot skyward, leaving a trail of smoke.
    • The balloons drifted skyward as the crowd cheered.
Antonyms
adjective
  1. Directed or moving toward the sky.
    • The skyward journey of the hot air balloon was breathtaking.
    • The bird took a skyward flight from the branch.
    • They admired the skyward climb of the ancient tower.
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