Definition of "heavenward" []

• Toward, to, or in heaven. (adverb)

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• "The part I don't understand is, if a batter strikes out, he never points "heavenward", but hit a home run and it's all because of God/Jesus."
• "Falling into a chair, he raised his gaze heavenward."
• "Unconscious of her scrutiny, he leaned his head back against the wall, eyes raised heavenward, muscles in his jaw jumping."