Inwardly: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ค
inwardly
[ หษชnwษrdli ]
emotions
In a way that is not expressed outwardly, but is felt internally.
Synonyms
emotionally, internally, mentally.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
| Word | Description / Examples |
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| inwardly |
Use when describing someone's internal thoughts or feelings that are not visible to others.
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| internally |
Appropriate when referring to things happening within someoneโs mind or body, often in a physiological or psychological sense.
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| mentally |
Suitable for describing cognitive processes, thoughts, or the state of one's mind.
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| emotionally |
Used when referring to feelings or emotions, often in situations involving strong emotions.
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Examples of usage
- She smiled outwardly, but inwardly she was feeling sad.
- He appeared calm on the outside, but inwardly he was nervous.
thoughts
In a manner that is directed or focused internally, in one's mind or thoughts.
Examples of usage
- She was lost in thought, inwardly contemplating her next move.
- Inwardly, he knew he was making the right decision.
Translations
Translations of the word "inwardly" in other languages:
๐ต๐น internamente
๐ฎ๐ณ เค เคเคฆเคฐ เคธเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช innerlich
๐ฎ๐ฉ dalam hati
๐บ๐ฆ ะฒัะตัะตะดะธะฝั
๐ต๐ฑ wewnฤtrznie
๐ฏ๐ต ๅ ๅฟใง
๐ซ๐ท intรฉrieurement
๐ช๐ธ interiormente
๐น๐ท iรงten iรงe
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ด์ ์ผ๋ก
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฏุงุฎูููุง
๐จ๐ฟ vnitลnฤ
๐ธ๐ฐ vnรบtorne
๐จ๐ณ ๅ ๅฟๅฐ
๐ธ๐ฎ notranje
๐ฎ๐ธ innvortis
๐ฐ๐ฟ ััะบั
๐ฌ๐ช แจแแแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ daxilษn
๐ฒ๐ฝ interiormente
Etymology
The word 'inwardly' originated from the Middle English word 'inwardli', which is a combination of the Old English words 'inweard' (inward) and 'li' (suffix forming adverbs). It has been used in the English language since the 14th century.
See also: inwards.