Definition

In a direction toward the sky or upward.

Example

The bird flew airward, soaring high above the trees.

Conversation

Did you see that balloon float airward?

Yeah, it looked so cool rising up in the sky!

I always wonder how high it will go before popping.

Right? It’s fascinating to think about how things move airward.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Airward is formed from "air" (from Old English "aer", meaning the atmosphere or sky) and "-ward" (meaning in the direction of). The word "airward" means in the direction of the air or sky.

Memory Tip

Think of moving 'in the direction of' ('-ward') the 'atmosphere' ('air') — that's why airward means towards the air.

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