upwardadjective
uk/ˈʌp.wəd/us/ˈʌp.wɚd/C1 moving towards a higher position, level, or value:
With an upward trend in inflation, you expect prices to rise.
Opposite
downward
More examples
- There's been an upward trend in sales in the last few years.
- Inflation is likely to accelerate this year, adding further upward pressure on interest rates.
- Move the lever in an upward direction.
- Mike found it difficult to swim in the strong upward current.
- A sudden upward movement in property prices has made things increasingly difficult for first-time buyers.
Thesaurus: synonyms and related words
Up and upward
- ascent
- climbing
- heavenward
- perpendicular
- skyward
- up
- uphill
- uplift
- uplifted
- upper
- uppermost
- upright
- upturned
- upwards
- vertical