selfward

English

Etymology

self +‎ -ward

Adjective

selfward (not comparable)

  1. Towards oneself.
    • 2001, Havelock Ellis, Studies in the Psychology of Sex:
      It should never be forgotten, however, that, under all conditions, both man and wife should exercise prudence, both selfward and otherward, and that each should utterly refuse to gratify self by accepting a sacrifice, however willingly offered […]

Antonyms

Adverb

selfward (not comparable)

  1. Towards oneself.
    • 2009 June 19, The New York Times, “Museum and Gallery Listings”, in New York Times‎:
      For once, the male gaze turned emphatically selfward.

Antonyms
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