- outwardly
- UK [ˈaʊtwə(r)dlɪ] / US [ˈaʊtwərdlɪ]
adverb
in appearance, or the way that something seems, but not always the way that it really is
He remained outwardly calm.
Outwardly, Sue seems happy enough.
English dictionary. 2014.
outwardly
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outwardly — [adv] to all appearances apparently, as far as one can see, evidently, externally, for all intents and purposes*, in appearance, officially, on the face of it, on the surface, ostensibly, professedly, seemingly, superficially, to the eye;… … New thesaurus
outwardly — [out′wərd lē] adv. 1. toward or on the outside 2. in regard to external appearance or action … English World dictionary
outwardly — /owt weuhrd lee/, adv. 1. as regards appearance or outward manifestation: outwardly charming; outwardly considerate. 2. on the outside or outer surface; externally: Outwardly, the fruit was rough to the touch. 3. toward the outside: The pier… … Universalium
outwardly — [[t]a͟ʊtwə(r)dli[/t]] ADV: ADV adj/adv, ADV with cl You use outwardly to indicate the feelings or qualities that a person or situation may appear to have, rather than the ones that they actually have. They may feel tired and though outwardly calm … English dictionary
outwardly — out|ward|ly [ˈautwədli US wərd ] adv according to the way people or things seem ≠ ↑inwardly ▪ Calvin remained outwardly calm, but inside he was very angry. ▪ Outwardly, at least, he was an optimist … Dictionary of contemporary English
outwardly — out|ward|ly [ autwərdli ] adverb in appearance or the way something seems but not always the way it really is: He remained outwardly calm. Outwardly, Sue seems happy enough. ─ opposite INWARDLY … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
outwardly — adverb according to the way things seem: Calvin remained outwardly calm but inside he was seething. (sentence adverb): Outwardly, nothing seemed to have changed … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
outwardly — out•ward•ly [[t]ˈaʊt wərd li[/t]] adv. 1) as regards appearance or outward manifestation: outwardly charming[/ex] 2) on the outside: Outwardly, the fruit was rough to the touch[/ex] 3) toward the outside • Etymology: 1350–1400 … From formal English to slang
outwardly — adverb 1. with respect to the outside (Freq. 1) outwardly, the figure is smooth • Syn: ↑externally 2. in outward appearance outwardly, she appeared composed • Ant: ↑inwardly … Useful english dictionary
outwardly — adverb Date: 14th century 1. a. on the outside ; externally b. toward the outside 2. in outward state, behavior, or appearance < was outwardly friendly > … New Collegiate Dictionary
