rightward

adjective or adverb

right·​ward ˈrīt-wərd How to pronounce rightward (audio)
: being at, toward, or to the right

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But Sunday's results also pointed to a broader rightward shift in Brazilian politics, with the Bolsonaro camp performing strongly across the country. — Catherine Osborn, NPR, 4 Oct. 2026 Once able to outrun Ohio’s rightward shift, Brown is now trying to reclaim a seat in a state where Republicans dominate statewide offices and Democrats’ Senate majority is on the line. — Joey Cappelletti, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026 Israeli public opinion has moved significantly rightward over the last three years. — Amos Harel, Foreign Affairs, 2 Sep. 2026 The rightward tilt in billionaire political giving isn’t new. — Sydney Lake, Fortune, 27 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for rightward

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First Known Use

1733, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of rightward was in 1733

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“Rightward.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rightward. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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rightward

adjective or adverb
right·​ward ˈrīt-wərd How to pronounce rightward (audio)
: toward, at, or to the right
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