sunward
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈsʌn.wɜrd/
KK: /sʌnˌwɜrd/
adjective
Definition
Describing a direction or position that is toward the sun.
Example
The flowers in the garden always grow sunward, reaching for the light.
Conversation
I love how this park has so many benches facing sunward.
Yeah, it's perfect for soaking up some rays.
I always feel happier when I'm sitting sunward like this.
Me too! It definitely brightens the day.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
solar
sunny
luminous
Antonyms
shadowy
dark
gloomy
adverb
Definition
In the direction of the sun.
Example
The bird flew sunward, following the warmth of the sun.
Conversation
Look at that beautiful view; the trees are leaning sunward today.
Yeah, it makes everything look so vibrant and alive!
I love how the sunlight hits the leaves just right.
Root Explanation
Sunward → It is formed from "sun" (from Old English "sunne", meaning the star that provides light and warmth) and "-ward" (meaning in the direction of). The word "sunward" means in the direction of the sun.
Memory Tip
Think of the word 'sun' as the source of light and warmth, and '-ward' indicating direction — so sunward means moving towards the sun.
Visually Confused Words
sinward
sward
unwarped
unwarned
unwarmed
untoward
unawared
stunkard