heavenward

[hev-uhn-werd]

adverb

1. Also heavenwards. toward heaven.

adjective

1. directed toward heaven.

   heavenward prayer.

heavenward

/ ˈhɛvənwəd /

adjective

1. directed towards heaven or the sky

adverb

1. a variant of heavenwards

Other Word Forms

• heavenwardly adverb
• heavenwardness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of heavenward¹

First recorded in 1200–50, heavenward is from the Middle English word hevenward. See heaven, -ward

Example Sentences

A powerful, idealized man of God casts his eyes down toward the ground beneath his feet, rather than heavenward.

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The massive wall painting by Robert Vargas offers three different views of the pitcher, including one of his unique high kick and heavenward gaze during his wind-up.

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Looking heavenward when accepting the award for best musical revival, Friedman was pleased to let Sondheim and Furth know that their recalcitrant masterpiece is now popular.

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Treblinka is now a vast field covered with a massive memorial consisting of hundreds of stones laid side by side, pointing heavenward.

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To that end, it’s telling that Thiên, first introduced looking downcast and distracted, has by the end turned his gaze quietly heavenward.

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Related Words

• skyward 
• upward