sunwise

From sun +‎ -wise.

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sunwise (not comparable)

1. (nonstandard) Clockwise.

   Synonym: deasil

   Antonyms: anticlockwise, antisunwise, countersunwise, moonwise, widdershins

   • 2023, Vajra Chandrasekera, The Saint of Bright Doors, Solaris (2024), page 240:

     He wants to walk all the way around the house sunwise and scout the territory before entering, perhaps confirm his fading memory of the car.

sunwise (not comparable)

1. (nonstandard) Clockwise.

   Synonym: deasil

   Antonyms: anticlockwise, antisunwise, countersunwise, moonwise, widdershins

• Generally used with regard to rituals and spirituality.