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Definition of outwardly

outwardly

/ˈaʊtwərdli/
out · ward · ly
Adjective:outward
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• adverb

1

With respect to external appearance or observable behavior, often in contrast to inner feelings or reality.

Example

"Outwardly she remained calm and composed, even though she was deeply anxious about the exam results."

2

On or toward the outside or exterior of something.

Example

"The heavy wooden doors were designed to swing outwardly toward the courtyard."

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• Nearby Words

outwait
outwalk
outward
outwardly
outwear
outweigh
outwit

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from Old English 'ūtweardlic' (meaning external), formed from the base 'outward' and the adverbial suffix '-ly'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Outwardly. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/outwardly
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