selfward

1 of 2

adverb

self·​ward

pronunciation at 1self +wə(r)d

variants or selfwards

-dz

: toward oneself

selfward

2 of 2

adjective

"

: directed or turned toward oneself

selfwardness noun

plural -es

Word History

Etymology

Adverb

self entry 3 + -ward, -wards

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