upswinging

Moving in ascent

Upswinging describes movement in an upward arc or curve, like a pendulum or bat moving toward its high point: an upswinging motion, upswinging sales figures.

The word suggests ongoing upward momentum rather than a completed rise.

momentum

rising

Act of ascending

soaring · increasing · elevating · mounting · upward · upturn · escalating · advancing · gaining · rallying

improvement

progress

Movement toward improvement

revitalization · turnaround · rehabilitation · enhancement · development · breakthrough · transformation · refinement · optimization · evolution

financial

bullish

Expecting market gains

boom · expansion · prosperity · equities · growth stocks · bull market · economic upturn · investor confidence

optimistic

hopeful

Feeling positive expectation

buoyant · confident · promising · auspicious · favorable · encouraging · heartening · uplifting · bright · rosy

energetic

vigorous

Having great physical energy

spirited · exuberant · vivacious · buoyant · peppy · sprightly · bouncy · robust · zippy · effervescent

musical

upbeat

Cheerfully optimistic

jazz · tempo · accent · anticipation · offbeat · pulse · beat · cadence

Opposites
vertical direction of movement

upswingingplummeting

Falling steeply and fast

dropping · falling · descending · declining · plunging

Family

swing, upgrade, swinging, upscale, upsurge, upswing, upsweep, upswings, upswept

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G