heavenward

/ˈhɛvənwərd/
adverb
  1. Toward the sky or heaven; in an upward direction.
    • He lifted his hands heavenward in prayer.
    • She gazed heavenward, watching the clouds drift by.
    • The rocket soared heavenward into the night sky.
Antonyms
adjective
  1. Directed or moving toward the sky or heaven.
    • The statue had a heavenward gaze, looking up at the stars.
    • With a heavenward glance, she whispered a wish.
    • The church's spire pointed heavenward.
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