adverb
- toward heaven or the sky; upward
Usage: Also spelled 'heavenward' (without the final 's') in American English; 'heavenwards' is more common in British English
Examples
- She gazed heavenwards at the stars.
- The rocket shot heavenwards into the night sky.
- He raised his arms heavenwards in prayer.
- The smoke drifted heavenwards from the chimney.
- The bird flew heavenwards, disappearing into the clouds.
- With eyes turned heavenwards, she made a silent wish.