Down and Skyward

Down

Down adjective - Being or moving lower in position or less in some value.
Usage example: down by a pawn

Skyward is an antonym for down.

Nearby Word: downed

Skyward

Skyward adjective - Directed toward heaven or the sky.

Down is an antonym for skyward in moving from the earth topic.

Nearby Word: skywards

Both words in one sentence

  • Magic Music Skyward Sword has the harp, which is stated from the very beginning to have been passed down by the goddess.
    Source: Magic Music
  • Pointy Ears Whether it be elves, aliens, or stranger fare, having those ears point skyward is all it takes to knock them down (or up) a peg.
    Source: Pointy Ears
  • A Twinkle in the Sky He gets flung skyward regularly, but usually comes crashing back down rather than disappearing into the sky.
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