Definition

In the direction of the sun.

Example

The birds flew sunwards as the day began to warm up.

Conversation

Look at that beautiful sunset over there!

Yeah, it’s stunning! The colors are so bright.

I love how it seems to be pointing sunwards as it sets.

Absolutely! It’s like the sky is saying goodbye to the day.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Sunwards → It is formed from "sun" (from Old English *sunne*, meaning the star that provides light and warmth) and "-wards" (meaning in the direction of). The word "sunwards" means in the direction of the sun.

Memory Tip

Think of moving 'in the direction of' ('-wards') the 'star that provides light' ('sun') — that's why sunwards means towards the sun.

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