upwardly
/ˈʌpwərdli/
adverb
- In a direction toward a higher position or level.
- The road curved upwardly into the mountains.
- She pointed upwardly at the bird in the tree.
- The smoke drifted upwardly through the chimney.
- In a way that shows progress toward a higher social or economic status.
- The program helps upwardly striving families afford college.
- She moved upwardly in the company from intern to manager.
- He is an upwardly mobile professional who works hard.
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