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A homely face and no figure have aided many women heavenward.
Minna Antrim

Meaning of "heavenward" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF HEAVENWARD

heavenward  [ˈhɛvənwəd] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF HEAVENWARD

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Heavenward can act as an adjective and an adverb.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

The adverb is an invariable part of the sentence that can change, explain or simplify a verb or another adverb.

WHAT DOES HEAVENWARD MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of heavenward in the English dictionary

The definition of heavenward in the dictionary is directed towards heaven or the sky.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH HEAVENWARD


awkward
ˈɔːkwəd
backward
ˈbækwəd
downward
ˈdaʊnwəd
Edward
ˈɛdwəd
forward
ˈfɔːwəd
homeward
ˈhəʊmwəd
inward
ˈɪnwəd
manward
ˈmænwəd
moonward
ˈmuːnwəd
onward
ˈɒnwəd
outward
ˈaʊtwəd
sternward
ˈstɜːnwəd
straightforward
ˌstreɪtˈfɔːwəd
sunward
ˈsʌnwəd
upward
ˈʌpwəd
vanward
ˈvænwəd
wayward
ˈweɪwəd
westward
ˈwɛstwəd
windward
ˈwɪndwəd
Woodward
ˈwʊdwəd

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE HEAVENWARD

heave
heave down
heave the log
heave to
heave-ho
heaven
heaven-sent
heavenliness
heavenly
heavenly body
Heavenly Father
heavens
heavenwards
heaver
heaves
heavier
heavier-than-air
heavies
heaviest
heavily

WORDS THAT END LIKE HEAVENWARD

Academy Award
afterward
award
come forward
coward
eastward
fashion-forward
fast forward
fast-forward
go-forward
hayward
Howard
leeward
put forward
reward
Seward
steward
store and forward
toward
ward

Synonyms and antonyms of heavenward in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «heavenward» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF HEAVENWARD

Find out the translation of heavenward to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of heavenward from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «heavenward» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

朝天
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

el cielo
570 millions of speakers

English

heavenward
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

स्वर्ग की ओर
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

السماء
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

к небу
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

céu
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

নভোমন্ডল
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

ciel
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Langit
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

himmelwärts
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

天に
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

하늘을
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Langit
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

trên trời
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

வானங்களும்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

आकाश
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

gökler
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

cielo
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

ku niebu
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

до неба
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

cer
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

heavenward
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

hemelse
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

himlen
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

mot himmelen
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of heavenward

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «HEAVENWARD»

The term «heavenward» is regularly used and occupies the 58.711 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «HEAVENWARD» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about heavenward

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QUOTES WITH «HEAVENWARD»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word heavenward.
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Minna Antrim
A homely face and no figure have aided many women heavenward.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «HEAVENWARD»

Discover the use of heavenward in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to heavenward and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The Heavenward Path
Haunted by a broken promise to a powerful god, fifteen-year-old Mitsuko again enlists the aid of a mischievous shape-shifter who helps her learn to think for herself.
Kara Dalkey, 1998
2
Thinking Heavenward
1913 Thought Power; Willingness to Forsake Wrong Thinking; Overcoming Hate with Love; Sure Reward of Right Thinking; etc.
Lillian De Waters, Inc ebrary, Lillian De Waters, 1996
3
Stepping Heavenward: A Study Guide
It is a favorite of such women as Elisabeth Elliot, Joni Eareckson Tada, Kay Arthur, Susan Hunt, Martha Peace and many, many others. This is an excellent Bible Study tool compiled by a woman in Virginia.
Carson Kistner, 2004
4
Heavenward: A Guide for Youth
This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923.
Junius Benjamin Remensnyder, 2010
5
Heavenward Ho! Or, Story Coxen's Log
This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words.
Samuel Cowdy, 2010
6
Thinking Heavenward; Within the Veil; And the Seamless Robe
This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original.
Lillian De Waters, 2005
7
Stepping heavenward: a record
A satire; ostensibly the life of Blessed Jeremy Cibber, first American beatified, who converted England to Catholicism.
Richard Aldington, 1931
8
Looking Heavenward:
Joanne M. Dunsmore. G od's love and wisdom was imparted to us through His only Son. “In this wasmanifested the love of God toward us because that God sent His only begotten Son into the world that we might live through Him” (1 John 4:9).
Joanne M. Dunsmore, 2014
9
Steps Heavenward, a Book of Daily Simple Prayer and Praise ...
This is an OCR edition without illustrations or index. It may have numerous typos or missing text. However, purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original rare book from GeneralBooksClub.com.
Heavenward, 2009
10
Selections From Stepping Heavenward
This abridgement of the classic book Stepping Heavenward will lead you on your own unforgettable journey as you follow Katherine through her life - from sweet sixteen to mature womanhood.
Elizabeth Prentiss, Copyright Paperback Collection (Library of Congress), 2004

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «HEAVENWARD»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term heavenward is used in the context of the following news items.
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The Mormon Church - La Voz Bilingüe
The Church prefers spires that aim heavenward. The plan the Church has set in place seems to ensure its continued growth and diversity. «La Voz Nueva, Jul 15»
2
Brown Water Society BBQ Invitational brings the heat | Eat …
True 'cue devotees even look heavenward as they chew that first bite. This was all happening. The Mills family from 17th Street made ... «Charleston City Paper, Jul 15»
3
Assimilation, Bush-Style: “Columba Bush Is True To Her Mexican …
Sometimes she will tilt her head heavenward and say “Thanks to God,” an Anglicized version of gracias a Dios. Oddly, she has trained herself ... «VDARE.com, Jul 15»
4
Column 8 calls on apostrophising cruciverbalists
"The clue for 3 Down in Friday's Quick crossword was 'Rungs leading heavenward, as cited in Genesis (6,6)'," notes Stephen Ellsmore, ... «Sydney Morning Herald, Jul 15»
5
Starry vocalists strike sparks in night of Verdi and Puccini at …
But the most affecting moment came at the end where the phrases of “Paradisi gloria” seemed to float heavenward where they formed into ... «Boston Classical Review, Jul 15»
6
The Journey with Susan Nolan: Weighing anchor to a fond refrain
I prayed silently and looked heavenward for help. It must have come in the shape of the sweet thought that came floating into my mind. Play the ... «The Union Leader, Jul 15»
7
A historymaking fowl (foul?) visit to the Coast
... Pelican Green, the washerwoman happened to cast her opticals heavenward and to her great surprise spied something flying over her head, ... «SunHerald.com, Jul 15»
8
Windmills are beautiful win-win
I have commented on the majesty of the sleek windmills reaching heavenward to harness the abundant energy of our spacious plains. To me ... «DesMoinesRegister.com, Jul 15»
9
“The Desert Inn” Parashat Pinchas 5775
... father of a great nation [Bereishit 15:5]: “Look heavenward and count the stars, if you are able to count them… So will be your descendants. «The Times of Israel, Jul 15»
10
Archive: Final Fantasy XIV: Heavensward Review in Progress
In the actual Heavenward content, though, it's different — perhaps even to a fault. There are now dozens upon dozens of quick side quests to ... «IGN, Jul 15»

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