Inwardly
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɪnwədli/ · Part of speech adverb
Quick meaning: Inwardly is an adverb meaning In an inward manner; to or toward the inside or to oneself.
Meaning
In an inward manner; to or toward the inside or to oneself.
More Meanings
- (obsolete) Completely, fully.
Example Sentences
Jacob groaned inwardly when he was called on to answer the question.
whanne Percyual vnderstode that she was his veray syster / he was inwardly glad and sayd / faire syster I shalle entre therin / For yf I be a mys creature or an vntrue knyghte there shalle I perysshe
Synonyms for inwardly
Depending on context, synonyms include inside.
Antonyms for inwardly
Common opposites include outwardly.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include inside, secretly, internally, within, privately, silently.
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