sunwards
Definition
Adverb - In the direction of the sun: "sunwards" means moving or pointing toward the sun. - The flowers turned sunwards to capture the morning light. (The flowers oriented themselves toward the sun.)
Usage Examples
- (They flew in the direction of the sun.)
- (He faced his face toward the sun.)
Advanced Usage
"to face sunwards": to orient oneself or something toward the sun.
- The solar panels were installed to face sunwards for maximum efficiency. (The panels were positioned toward the sun.)
"to move sunwards": to travel in the general direction of the sun.
- The sailors navigated sunwards, using the golden orb as a guide. (They sailed toward the sun.)
Variants and Related Words
Sunward (adv/adj): a variant form of "sunwards," meaning toward the sun.
- The building's sunward side is warmer in winter. (The side facing the sun is warmer.)
Sunward (adj): facing or directed toward the sun.
- The sunward windows need shading in summer. (The windows that face the sun need shading.)
Synonyms
- Toward the sun: in the direction of the sun.
- Sunwise: moving in the direction of the sun's apparent motion (often used in astronomy or folklore).
Related Idioms
- "Sunwards and skywards": a poetic phrase meaning upward and toward the sun, often used to describe hope or aspiration.
- Her ambitions reached sunwards and skywards, never settling for less. (Her goals were lofty and optimistic.)