Rightward/ˈraɪtwərd/ Definition 1 of 2Pro Tip 1/3Directional Movement Use 'rightward' to describe something moving to the right, often physically. She glanced rightward towards the noise. Pro Tip 2/3Indicating Change 'Rightward' indicates a change or shift in position or opinion, typically to the right. The politician's policies took a surprising rightward turn. Pro Tip 3/3Visual Description Use it to detail scenes or movements in visual fields, like art or directions. He drew his character always looking rightward for symbolic reasons.