How to Pronounce "upwardly"
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.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈəpwɝdɫi
British English
ˈʌpwədli
Simplified Pronunciation
US
UHP-word-lee
UK
UHP-wuhd-lee
Listen in Context
The elevator moved upwardly to the tenth floor.
Prices have been rising upwardly for months.
Many young professionals are upwardly mobile.
She's always thinking upwardly about her career.