outward Synonyms
Another word for outward
• adjective (Context 1)
Relating to the external surface, visible appearance, or observable behavior of someone or something, as opposed to inner nature or feelings.
"Despite his external calm, he was deeply anxious about the upcoming examination."
• adjective (Context 2)
Going or directed away from the center, interior, or a starting point toward the outside or a destination.
"The outbound journey took nearly six hours due to heavy coastal fog."
• adverb (Context 3)
Toward the outside; away from the center or a particular starting place.
"The French doors open outwards onto a sunlit stone terrace."
• noun (Context 4)
The external appearance, outer surface, or surrounding material world (now chiefly literary or archaic).
"A careful observer looks beyond the mere exterior to understand a person's true character."
Opposites of outward
The opposite of outward shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: