skywards

adv

Etymology: Etymology tree English sky English -wards English skywards From sky + -wards.

1. In the direction of the sky; upwards.

   “The explosion sent him skywards.”

   “It was April 22, 1831, and a young man was walking down Whitehall in the direction of Parliament Street. [...] He halted opposite the Privy Gardens, and, with his face turned skywards, listened until the sound of the Tower guns smote again on the ear and dispelled his doubts.”