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heavenward

 

[ ˈhɛvənwərd ]

Adverb / Adjective
Context #1 | Adverb

in religious or spiritual context

Moving or directed toward heaven.

Synonyms

skyward, upward

Examples of usage

  • He gazed heavenward, seeking guidance from a higher power.
  • The birds soared heavenward, free from earthly constraints.
Context #2 | Adjective

describing movement or direction

Directed or moving toward heaven.

Synonyms

ascending, upward

Examples of usage

  • The heavenward journey of the pilgrims was filled with awe and reverence.
  • The angelic figure ascended in a heavenward motion.

Translations

Translations of the word "heavenward" in other languages:

🇵🇹 em direção ao céu

🇮🇳 स्वर्ग की ओर

🇩🇪 himmelwärts

🇮🇩 ke arah surga

🇺🇦 у напрямку до неба

🇵🇱 w stronę nieba

🇯🇵 天に向かって (てんにむかって)

🇫🇷 vers le ciel

🇪🇸 hacia el cielo

🇹🇷 cennete doğru

🇰🇷 하늘을 향해 (haneul-eul hyanghae)

🇸🇦 نحو السماء

🇨🇿 k nebi

🇸🇰 k nebu

🇨🇳 朝向天堂 (cháoxiàng tiāntáng)

🇸🇮 proti nebu

🇮🇸 til himins

🇰🇿 аспанға қарай

🇬🇪 ცისკენ (ts'isk'en)

🇦🇿 göyə doğru

🇲🇽 hacia el cielo

Etymology

The word 'heavenward' originated from Middle English, combining 'heven' (heaven) and 'ward' (direction). It has been used in religious and spiritual contexts to describe movement or direction towards heaven, symbolizing a connection to the divine or transcendent. Over time, 'heavenward' has come to represent a sense of aspiration, elevation, and spiritual growth.

See also: heavenly, heavens, heavenwards.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,877, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.