heliotropic
adjective
turning or growing toward the light.
heliotropically
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a word derived from
heliotropic.
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a word derived from
heliotropism.
heliotropismnounheliotropic tendency or growth.
Example Sentences
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These mysterious creature-plants resemble mushrooms, but they turn heliotropically upward as if seeking the sun.
From New York Times ● Nov. 19, 2010
"I wanted to live heliotropically, with the bedrooms facing east and the cocktail and dining area facing west," complained Millionaire Stewart Mott, 38, describing his hopes to build the perfect Manhattan home.
From Time Magazine Archive
