Definition

1. Adjective:

   • Directed or moving toward heaven or the sky.

2. Adverb:

   • In a direction toward heaven or the sky.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:

  • The sculpture depicted an angel in a heavenward ascent.
  • They watched the heavenward trajectory of the rocket with awe.

• Adverb:

  • She gazed heavenward, searching for stars.
  • The smoke from the ancient altar rose heavenward.

Advanced Usage

• "to look heavenward": to direct one's gaze upward toward the sky, often implying contemplation, prayer, or hope.

  • In moments of despair, he would look heavenward for strength.

• "a heavenward journey": a metaphorical journey or progression toward a divine or sublime state.

  • The poem describes the soul's heavenward journey after death.

Variants and Related Words

• Heavenwards (adverb): An alternative form with the same meaning as the adverb "heavenward".
  • The prayers of the congregation were sent heavenwards.

Synonyms

• Skyward (adj., adv.): Toward the sky.
• Upward (adj., adv.): Moving or directed toward a higher place or level.

Antonyms

• Earthward (adj., adv.): Toward the earth or ground.
• Downward (adj., adv.): Moving or directed toward a lower place or level.

Adjective

1. directed toward heaven or the sky
   • the soul in its heavenward flight

Adverb

1. toward heaven
   • he pointed heavenward