Definition

In a direction that is towards the sky or the heavens.

Example

The bird flew heavenwards, soaring high above the trees.

Conversation

Have you seen the clouds today? They look so heavenwards!

Yeah, they really do! It makes the whole sky look magical.

I love how it feels like they’re floating up to the sky.

Exactly! It’s like nature is putting on a show for us.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Heavenwards → It is formed from "heaven" (from Old English *heofon*, meaning the sky or the abode of God) and "-wards" (meaning in the direction of). The word "heavenwards" means in the direction of heaven or towards the sky.

Memory Tip

Think of 'heaven' as the place above us and '-wards' indicating direction — so heavenwards means moving towards that place above.

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