Inward

Quick meaning: Inward is an adjective meaning Situated on the inside; that is within, inner; belonging to the inside.

Meaning

Situated on the inside; that is within, inner; belonging to the inside.

More Meanings

1. Not superficially obvious, inner, not expressed, especially relating to mental or spiritual faculties as opposed to external ones.
2. Moving or tending toward the inside.
3. (archaic, of a voice) Not directed toward the outside world, and thus quiet or indistinct.
4. (obsolete) Internal to a particular place or country; not foreign, domestic.
5. (obsolete) Secret, private, kept hidden.
6. (obsolete) Coming from one’s inmost or sincerest feelings; heartfelt, earnest.
7. (obsolete) Intimate, closely acquainted; familiar, close.

Example Sentences

All my inward friends abhorred me.

So much the rather, thou Celestial Light, / Shine inward.

Noble and milde this Perſean ſeemes to be, If outward habit Iudge the inward man.

You also may experience feelings of guilt, which is anger turned inward on yourself.

Word Forms

• inwards

Synonyms for inward

Depending on context, synonyms include inwards, interior, internal, inner, private, introitive.

Antonyms for inward

Common opposites include outward, outwards.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include interior, inner, innermost, inmost, indwelling, inbound.

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