upwardly

/ˈʌpwərdli/
adverb
  1. 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.
  2. 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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