HEAVENWARD - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Adverb

toward heaven

Example: he pointed heavenward

Synonyms

Heavenwardly, Skyward, Heavenward, Heavenwards

🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)

The word "heavenward" comes from Middle English hevenward.

🔗 Related Words

heaven – A related word in the same word family.

ward – A related word in the same word family.

🧩 Fun Fact

Middle English had more flexible word order than Modern English because it retained more inflections.