heavenward
Americanadverb
adjective
adjective
adverb
Other Word Forms
- heavenwardly adverb
- heavenwardness noun
Etymology
Origin of heavenward
First recorded in 1200–50, heavenward is from the Middle English word hevenward. See heaven, -ward
Example Sentences
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She’d sing hymns with Ma, eyes heavenward, arms uplifted, then pressed to her heart, acting out the words and trying to lead Ma, saying, “Let us praise the Lord, Sister Aku!”
From Literature
He cast a sideways look at Cassiopeia, then clasped his hands in front of him and rolled his eyes heavenward.
From Literature
Her finger is broadcast, aiming heavenward, on flat screens scattered around the show, like a motion detector that turns on lights in a dark alley to silently alert passersby of their endangered status.
From Los Angeles Times
A powerful, idealized man of God casts his eyes down toward the ground beneath his feet, rather than heavenward.
From Los Angeles Times
The massive wall painting by Robert Vargas offers three different views of the pitcher, including one of his unique high kick and heavenward gaze during his wind-up.
From Los Angeles Times
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