outwardly

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Pronunciation

/ˈaʊtwədli/ (UK)

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/ˈaʊtwədli/ (UK) · /ˈaʊtwɚdli/ (US)

Definition of outwardly

2 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included

adv

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.”

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adv

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.”
Toward the outside

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From Middle English outwardly, outwardli, utwardliche, equivalent to outward + -ly.

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