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

They all shared a heavenward lift that one no drug could match.

From The Daily Beast

Even William looked a bit nervous as he cast his eyes heavenward.

From The Daily Beast

Raising her hands and face heavenward, she said solemnly: "O God, what have I done that you should be so good to me?"

From Project Gutenberg

Forward goes your strength tending heavenward, rich in offerings, with the ladle full of ghee.

From Project Gutenberg

Her own glorious orbs turned heavenward, a mystic light shone in them, and she raised her arms as if in invocation.

From Project Gutenberg

Sisters, let us try by all possible means to befriend our own sex and help all who are thrown in our way, heavenward.

From Project Gutenberg

The prayers and blessings of mother and son, borne heavenward, met in the bosom of their common God and Father.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• skyward
• upward