Definition

In the direction of the moon.

Example

The spaceship traveled moonward as it left Earth.

Conversation

Look at that beautiful night sky!

Yeah, the stars are so clear tonight.

I love how they seem to shine moonward.

It's like they are guiding us to the moon.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Moonward → It is formed from "moon" (from Old English *mōna*, meaning the moon) and "-ward" (meaning in the direction of). The word "moonward" means in the direction of the moon.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'moon' pointing to the celestial body and '-ward' indicating direction — so moonward means heading towards the moon.

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