inwardly
/ˈɪnwərdli/
within oneself, privately
📚 Meanings
- 1.
In one's mind or thoughts; privately or secretly.
"She nodded politely, but inwardly she disagreed."
- 2.
On the inside; within oneself, especially concerning feelings or emotions that are not expressed.
"He seemed composed, but inwardly he was furious."
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She appeared confident, but inwardly she was trembling with nerves.
She appeared confident, but inwardly she was trembling with nerves.
He didn't say anything, but inwardly he was celebrating the good news.
He didn't say anything, but inwardly he was celebrating the good news.
She knew inwardly that her decision was the right one, despite external doubts.
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How do you pronounce inwardly?
inwardly is pronounced [/ˈɪnwərdli/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does inwardly mean?
inwardly means "within oneself, privately". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is inwardly?
inwardly is a Intermediate-level word.
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Example: "She appeared confident, but inwardly she was trembling with nerves." — used to mean "within oneself, privately".
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