adverb

heavenward

heavenward, upwards, skyward

She cast her eyes heavenward.

She cast her eyes heavenward.

The rocket soared heavenward.

The rocket soared heavenward.

verb + ((heavenward)) towards the sky She cast her eyes heavenward.

Synonyms: upwards, skyward

From 'heaven' + the suffix '-ward', which indicates direction.

The suffix '-ward' means 'in the direction of'. Think of it as 'towards heaven'.

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