Outwardly: meaning, definitions and examples
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outwardly
[ ˈaʊtwərdli ]
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.
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
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.
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- 12395 endanger
- 12396 outwardly
- 12397 peeled
- 12398 terrifying
- 12399 saliva
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