heavenward

[ hev-uhn-werd ]

adverb

1. Also heaven·wards. 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 Words From

• heaven·ward·ly adverb
• heaven·ward·ness 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

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.

From Los Angeles Times

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.

From Los Angeles Times

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

From Los Angeles Times

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

From Los Angeles Times

Inspired and spurred heavenward by the unwavering devotion of his followers and partners in delusion, Trump is quickly moving through his blasphemous journey toward canonization.

From Salon

Related Words

• skyward
• upward