1. directed or moving toward heaven or the sky

1. toward heaven or the sky; upward

Examples

• She gazed heavenward, lost in thought.
• The rocket shot heavenward into the night sky.
• He raised his hands in a heavenward gesture of prayer.
• The birds flew heavenward in formation.
• With a heavenward glance, she whispered a quiet wish.
• The smoke drifted heavenward from the campfire.
• The cathedral's spire points heavenward.
• They looked heavenward, hoping for rain.