CEFR C1

heavenward

adverb

Meaning

Towards heaven or the sky.

Examples

The smoke from the campfire drifted heavenward, carrying the scent of burning wood.
With a hopeful gaze, she looked heavenward, praying for strength.

Synonyms: upward, skyward, aloft, celestial

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heavenward (C1)

adverb

Pronunciation: /ˈhɛvənwərd/

Definition

Towards heaven or the sky.

Examples

The smoke from the campfire drifted heavenward, carrying the scent of burning wood.
With a hopeful gaze, she looked heavenward, praying for strength.
The ancient spire seemed to point heavenward, a symbol of faith.

Synonyms of heavenward

Words with a similar meaning to heavenward:

upward
skyward
aloft
celestial

Antonyms of heavenward

Words with the opposite meaning to heavenward:

earthward
downward

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