heavenward
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈhɛvənˌwɜrd/
KK: /ˈhɛvənˌwɜrd/
adjective
Definition
In the direction of heaven or a higher place.
Example
The birds flew heavenward, soaring high into the sky.
Conversation
Have you ever noticed how the birds fly heavenward during sunset?
Yeah, it’s such a beautiful sight to see them against the colorful sky.
It makes me feel so peaceful, like everything is right in the world.
Totally! It’s moments like those that really lift your spirits.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
upward
skyward
lofty
Antonyms
downward
earthward
lowly
adverb
Definition
In the direction of heaven or a higher place.
Example
The bird flew heavenward, soaring high above the trees.
Conversation
Have you ever looked up at the sky and felt like your thoughts were drifting heavenward?
Yeah, I love those moments; they make me feel so peaceful.
It's like a reminder of how vast everything is, right?
Root Explanation
Heavenward → It is formed from "heaven" (from Old English *heofon*, meaning the sky or the abode of God) and "-ward" (meaning in the direction of). The word "heavenward" means in the direction of heaven or towards the sky.
Memory Tip
Think of looking 'up' towards the 'sky' or 'abode of God' when you hear 'heavenward' — it means moving in that direction.
Visually Confused Words
havenward