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- [out-werd-lee]
- /ˈaʊt wərd li/
- /ˈaʊt.wəd/
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- [out-werd-lee]
- /ˈaʊt wərd li/
Definitions of outwardly word
- adverb outwardly as regards appearance or outward manifestation: outwardly charming; outwardly considerate. 1
- adverb outwardly on the outside or outer surface; externally: Outwardly, the fruit was rough to the touch. 1
- adverb outwardly toward the outside: The pier stretched outwardly from the shore. 1
- noun outwardly On the surface. 1
- adverb outwardly externally, on the outside 1
- adverb outwardly 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. 0
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Origin of outwardly
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
Middle English word dating back to 1350-1400; See origin at outward, -ly
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Parts of speech for Outwardly
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
outwardly popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 59% 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.
outwardly usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for outwardly
adverb outwardly
- on the surface — to all appearances
- seemingly — apparent; appearing, whether truly or falsely, to be as specified: a seeming advantage.
- apparently — You use apparently to indicate that the information you are giving is something that you have heard, but you are not certain that it is true.
- superficially — being at, on, or near the surface: a superficial wound.
- externally — On the surface or the outside.
Antonyms for outwardly
adverb outwardly
- inside — on the inner side or part of; within: inside the circle; inside the envelope.
- internally — situated or existing in the interior of something; interior.
- inwardly — in or on, or with reference to, the inside or inner part; internally.
- privately — belonging to some particular person: private property.
Top questions with outwardly
- what does outwardly mean?
- he is not a jew who is one outwardly?
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