In a heavenward manner; toward heaven; with direction or focus toward the divine.
From 'heavenward' + '-ly' (adverb suffix). This is a double-suffixed form combining '-ward' and '-ly,' both adverb/directional markers. The doubling creates an intensified or clarified directional meaning.
This word is morphologically redundant—'heavenward' already functions as an adverb, so adding '-ly' is technically unnecessary, but it was sometimes used in older religious texts for emphasis, showing how speakers reinforce meaning through extra suffixation!
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