Inwardly: meaning, definitions and examples

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inwardly

[ ˈɪnwərdli ]

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emotions

In a way that is not expressed outwardly, but is felt internally.

Synonyms

emotionally, internally, mentally

Examples of usage

She smiled outwardly, but inwardly she was feeling sad.
He appeared calm on the outside, but inwardly he was nervous.

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thoughts

In a manner that is directed or focused internally, in one's mind or thoughts.

Synonyms

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:

🇵🇹 internamente

🇮🇳 अंदर से

🇩🇪 innerlich

🇮🇩 dalam hati

🇺🇦 всередині

🇵🇱 wewnętrznie

🇯🇵 内心で

🇫🇷 intérieurement

🇪🇸 interiormente

🇹🇷 içten içe

🇰🇷 내적으로

🇸🇦 داخليًا

🇨🇿 vnitřně

🇸🇰 vnútorne

🇨🇳 内心地

🇸🇮 notranje

🇮🇸 innvortis

🇰🇿 ішкі

🇬🇪 შინაგანად

🇦🇿 daxilən

🇲🇽 interiormente

Word origin

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.