What does outwardly mean?
Outwardly means Externally or on the outside, or on the surface..
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/ˈaʊtwədli/ · adverb
Externally or on the outside, or on the surface..
The terrorist was outwardly a bank clerk.
If only she would wake and close her mouth, mentally prayed the outwardly unflinching girl. Later the doctor came, and sheltered by his presence the sick woman's husband stood in the doorway.
Use outwardly when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Outwardly means Externally or on the outside, or on the surface..
Common synonyms include apparently, superficially, to all appearances, externally.
Possible antonyms include inside, inwardly.
The terrorist was outwardly a bank clerk.
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