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heavenward Synonyms

Another word for heavenward

Choosing another word for heavenward depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

Toward heaven or the sky.

Usage Example

"After hearing the good news, he glanced heavenwards in silent gratitude."

Strongest
heavenwards
skyward
skywards
upward
upwards
Strong
aloft
up

• adjective (Context 2)

Directed or moving toward heaven or the sky.

Usage Example

"The gothic cathedral's tall spires seemed to trace a skyward path into the clouds."

Strongest
skyward
upward
Strong
ascending

Opposites of heavenward

The opposite of heavenward shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

earthward
downward
hellward
downwards
groundward
down
See all opposites of heavenward

• Nearby Words

heaven
heavenly
heavens
heavenward
heaves
heavily
heaviness

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Heavenward. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/heavenward
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