pointing up
Directed toward ceiling
Pointing up means directing attention toward something, especially by highlighting or emphasizing it: The report pointed up the need for better safety protocols.
The phrase suggests making something more visible or obvious than it was before.
Literally, pointing up describes directing a finger or object upward.
Toward a higher position
- verticalAt right angles groundward
- ascendingMoving upward
- riseMove to higher position
- climbAscend using effort
elevate · aloft · overhead · skyward · zenith · summit · peak · top
Hand's grasping extension
- indexAlphabetical guide to contents
- handGrasping body part
- indicateSignal or point to
- signalMessage-conveying cue
direct · show · guide · aim · motion · nonverbal · cue · beckon
Become aware of
- lookDirect one's gaze
- heedGive careful attention
- focusConcentrated attention point
- alertWarning or watchfulness
observe · watch · see · regard · behold · witness · spot · check
Visible overhead expanse
- heavensCelestial expanse overhead
- cloudsAirborne water masses
- starsLuminous celestial bodies
- sunEarth's primary star
moon · cosmos · space · firmament · atmosphere · celestial · divine · transcendent
Increase in size
- riseMove to higher position
- surgeSudden powerful increase
- gainsIncreases in value
- upturnImprovement in conditions
upswing · escalate · climb · spike · boom · rally · appreciation · inflation
Desire for good outcomes
- aspirationStrong desire for achievement
- positivityHopeful mental orientation
- upliftRaise emotionally or physically
- progressMovement toward improvement
improvement · ambition · confidence · enthusiasm · inspiration · morale · bright side · prospects
upward
Toward a higher position
climb · elevate · aloft · overhead · skyward · zenith · summit · peak · top · upper
finger
Hand's grasping extension
signal · direct · show · guide · aim · motion · nonverbal · cue · beckon · wave
notice
Become aware of
alert · observe · watch · see · regard · behold · witness · spot · check · aware
sky
Visible overhead expanse
sun · moon · cosmos · space · firmament · atmosphere · celestial · divine · transcendent · spiritual
growth
Increase in size
upturn · upswing · escalate · climb · spike · boom · rally · appreciation · inflation · profit
hope
Desire for good outcomes
- aspirationStrong desire for achievement
- positivityHopeful mental orientation
- upliftRaise emotionally or physically
progress · improvement · ambition · confidence · enthusiasm · inspiration · morale · bright side · prospects · encouragement
pointing upinverted
Turned opposite way
upside down · reversed · flipped · overturned · downturned
pointing updeclining
Decreasing in strength
falling · dropping · sinking · heading south · in decline
pointed, appoint, points, pointer, disappoint, appointment, disappointed, pointing, point