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outwardly

 

[ ˈaʊtwərdli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

in appearance

In a way that is related to how something looks or seems on the outside.

Synonyms

externally, superficially, visibly

Examples of usage

  • He appeared calm outwardly, but inside he was nervous.
  • She smiled outwardly, but her eyes revealed sadness.
  • The house looked outwardly normal, but inside it was a mess.
Context #2 | Adverb

in behavior

In a way that is related to how someone behaves or acts towards others.

Synonyms

ostensibly, professedly, publicly

Examples of usage

  • She seemed friendly outwardly, but she was actually quite reserved.
  • He acted confidently outwardly, but he was insecure inside.
  • Outwardly, he appeared to be a good student, but he was struggling academically.

Translations

Translations of the word "outwardly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 externamente

🇮🇳 बाहरी तौर पर

🇩🇪 äußerlich

🇮🇩 secara lahiriah

🇺🇦 зовні

🇵🇱 zewnętrznie

🇯🇵 外見上

🇫🇷 extérieurement

🇪🇸 externamente

🇹🇷 dışarıdan

🇰🇷 겉으로

🇸🇦 ظاهريًا

🇨🇿 zevně

🇸🇰 navonok

🇨🇳 外表上

🇸🇮 navzven

🇮🇸 út á við

🇰🇿 сырттай

🇬🇪 გარე

🇦🇿 xaricən

🇲🇽 externamente

Etymology

The adverb 'outwardly' is derived from the Middle English word 'outward,' which comes from the Old English word 'ūtweard,' meaning 'toward the outside.' It has been used in English language since the 14th century.

See also: out, outback, outer, outing, outlet, outside, outward, outwards.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #12,396, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.