heavenward
Translation
toward heaven, upward
Examples
She cast her eyes heavenward.
She cast her eyes heavenward.
The rocket soared heavenward.
The rocket soared heavenward.
Grammar Patterns
((verb)) heavenward to move or look toward the sky She glanced heavenward.
Similar Words
Synonyms: upward, skyward; Antonyms: downward, earthward
Etymology
A combination of 'heaven' and the suffix '-ward', which indicates direction.
Memory Tips
The suffix '-ward' always means 'towards a direction', as in 'forward' or 'backward'.