James Cameron

I like the evening in India, the one magic moment when the sun balances on the rim of the world, and the hush descends, and ten thousand civil servants drift homeward on a river of bicycles, brooding on the Lord Krishna and the cost of living.

American Director

Andre Aciman

For the religious, Passover is the grateful remembrance of a homeward journey after years of suffering.

American Writer

Use 'homeward' to indicate direction rather than location; it implies movement towards home.

Directional Context

'Homeward' can also suggest an emotional journey towards a place of comfort or origin.

Not Just Physical

'Homeward' is often used when concluding a trip or adventure, emphasizing the return aspect.

Ending a Journey

As an adjective, 'homeward' highlights the destination of one's action, not the action itself.

Emphasis on Destination

'Homeward' can describe the intent or purpose of a trip, signifying an intended return home.

Describing Intent

The word can evoke feelings of longing or attachment to one's home or origin.

Attachment to Home

 And what I want you to notice is the outward path compared to the homeward path, and compare the two. And by and large, you'll see that the homeward path is far more direct than the outward path. On the outward path, he's always on the lookout

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