Upwardly Meaning in English
word
ˈəpwɝdɫi
UHP-word-lee
ˈʌpwədli
UHP-wuhd-lee
Definition
In a direction toward a higher place or level; also describes a movement to a higher social, economic, or professional position.
Usage & Nuances
Formal and often used in written English. Common in the phrase 'upwardly mobile' (people improving their social/economic status). Typically rare in everyday conversation. Can describe literal physical movement (rare) or metaphorical rise in status (common).
Spanish: hacia arriba - en ascenso (figurativo)Portuguese (BR): para cima - em ascensão (figurativo)Portuguese (PT): para cima - em ascensão (figurativo)Chinese (Simplified): 向上地 - 向上发展地Chinese (Traditional): 向上地 - 向上發展地Hindi: ऊर्ध्वगामी रूप से - तरक्की की ओरArabic: إلى الأعلى - تصاعديًا (مجازيًا)Bengali: ঊর্ধ্বগামীভাবে - উপরের দিকেRussian: вверх - по восходящейJapanese: 上昇して - 上向きにVietnamese: theo hướng đi lên - tăng lênKorean: 상승적으로 - 위쪽으로Turkish: yukarıya doğru - yükselerekUrdu: اوپر کی طرف - ترقی کی طرفIndonesian: ke atas - secara meningkat
Example Sentences
The elevator moved upwardly to the tenth floor.
basic
Prices have been rising upwardly for months.
basic
Many young professionals are upwardly mobile.
basic
She's always thinking upwardly about her career.
natural
After the promotion, Mark started moving upwardly through the company.
natural
These trends are moving upwardly, so we need to adapt.
natural