upwardly

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adverb

In an upward manner.

Similar
upupwardsupward
Opposite
downwardly
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Meanings

adverbupwardly (comparative more upwardly, superlative most upwardly)

comparative more upwardly · superlative most upwardly

  1. In an upward manner.
  2. Towards a higher level, position or status.

Synonyms & antonyms

Opposite
downwardly

adverbspatially or metaphorically from a lower to a higher position

Similar
upupwardsupward
Opposite
downwardly
Also see
upupwardupwards

Synonym sets from Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Origin

From upward + -ly.

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Cite this entry
APA

upwardly. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/upwardly

MLA

“upwardly.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/upwardly. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “upwardly,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/upwardly.

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