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outward
[out-werd]
adjective
proceeding or directed toward the outside or exterior, or away from a central point.
the outward flow of gold; the outward part of a voyage.
pertaining to or being what is seen or apparent, as distinguished from the underlying nature, facts, etc.; pertaining to surface qualities only; superficial.
outward appearances.
belonging or pertaining to external actions or appearances, as opposed to inner feelings, mental states, etc..
an outward show of grief.
that lies toward the outside; that is on the outer side; exterior.
an outward court.
of or relating to the outside, outer surface, or exterior.
to make repairs on the outward walls of a house.
pertaining to the outside of the body; external.
pertaining to the body, as opposed to the mind or spirit.
belonging or pertaining to what is external to oneself.
outward influences.
noun
that which is external; the external or material world.
outward appearance.
adverb
toward the outside; out.
visibly expressing one's inner feelings, mental state, etc.
away from port.
a ship bound outward.
Obsolete.on the outside; externally.
outward
/ ˈʊٷə /
adjective
of or relating to what is apparent or superficial
of or relating to the outside of the body
belonging or relating to the external, as opposed to the mental, spiritual, or inherent
of, relating to, or directed towards the outside or exterior
(of a ship, part of a voyage, etc) leaving for a particular destination
the body as opposed to the soul
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adverb
(of a ship) away from port
a variant of outwards
noun
the outward part; exterior
Other Word Forms
- outwardness noun
- ˈdzܳٷɲԱ noun
Word History and Origins
Example Sentences
From Lucy’s outward appearance and a quick peek inside Adore’s startup-chic offices, which look as though they’ve been furnished from the expensive side of Wayfair, one would think Lucy is rolling in dough.
Getting these rules right also matters beyond California, because regulations that originate here often ripple outward to other fire-prone regions.
He reported in sick only hours before the outward sailing, the panel heard.
The viewer is left to assume this imaginary person is still out there, glowering with hate and, more importantly, being punished for their unbelief with outward ugliness.
“Furlough’s Paradise” is a small play that expands outward to the social and metaphysical worlds, not unlike McCraney’s “The Brothers Size,” a palpable influence.
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