adv ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adverb

1. 1
   Upwards, in the direction of the sky or heavens. not-comparable

   "Nabby Adams had nearly fallen, but six feet eight inches of integrity had reared itself heavenwards just in time."

Adverb

1. 1
   toward heaven wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

heavenwardheavenwardlyheavenwardly

Example

More examples

"The poplars stood in two endless rows with their leafless branches pointing stiffly heavenwards."

Etymology

From heaven + -wards.

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