heavenwards

English

Etymology

heaven +‎ -wards

Adverb

heavenwards (not comparable)

  1. Upwards, in the direction of the sky or heavens.
    • 1956, Anthony Burgess, Time for a Tiger (The Malayan Trilogy), published 1972, page 127:
      Nabby Adams had nearly fallen, but six feet eight inches of integrity had reared itself heavenwards just in time.
    • 1985, Joan Morrison, chapter 5, in Share House Blues, Boolarong Publications, page 62:
      'Aaah!' they sigh, as the silvery Space Shuttle races heavenwards on top of a towering pillar of flame.

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