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- [in-werd-lee]
- /ˈɪn wərd li/
- /ˈɪn.wəd.li/
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- [in-werd-lee]
- /ˈɪn wərd li/
Definitions of inwardly word
- adverb inwardly in or on, or with reference to, the inside or inner part; internally. 1
- adverb inwardly privately; secretly: Inwardly, he disliked his guest. 1
- adverb inwardly within the self; mentally or spiritually: Look inwardly to discover the truth. 1
- adverb inwardly in low or soft tones; not aloud. 1
- adverb inwardly toward the inside, interior, or center. 1
- noun inwardly (of a particular thought, feeling, or action) registered or existing in the mind but not expressed to others. 1
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Origin of inwardly
First appearance:
before 1000 One of the 6% oldest English words
before 1000; Middle English inwardli, Old English inweardlīce. See inward, -ly
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Parts of speech for Inwardly
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
inwardly popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 58% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
inwardly usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for inwardly
adv inwardly
- inside — on the inner side or part of; within: inside the circle; inside the envelope.
- at heart — If you say that someone is a particular kind of person at heart, you mean that that is what they are really like, even though they may seem very different.
- basically — You use basically for emphasis when you are stating an opinion, or when you are making an important statement about something.
- fundamentally — serving as, or being an essential part of, a foundation or basis; basic; underlying: fundamental principles; the fundamental structure.
- internally — situated or existing in the interior of something; interior.
adverb inwardly
- silently — making no sound; quiet; still: a silent motor.
- deeply — at or to a considerable extent downward; well within or beneath a surface.
- interiorly — being within; inside of anything; internal; inner; further toward a center: the interior rooms of a house.
Antonyms for inwardly
Top questions with inwardly
- what does inwardly mean?
- what we achieve inwardly will change outer reality?
- he is a jew who is one inwardly?
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