All outward synonyms
out·ward
O o adverb outward
- outwards — 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.
- out — away from, or not in, the normal or usual place, position, state, etc.: out of alphabetical order; to go out to dinner.
- away — If someone or something moves or is moved away from a place, they move or are moved so that they are no longer there. If you are away from a place, you are not in the place where people expect you to be.
- centrifugally — Away from a centre or axis.
adjective outward
- external — Belonging to or forming the outer surface or structure of something.
- visible — that can be seen; perceptible to the eye: mountains visible in the distance.
- apparent — An apparent situation, quality, or feeling seems to exist, although you cannot be certain that it does exist.
- obvious — easily seen, recognized, or understood; open to view or knowledge; evident: an obvious advantage.
- noticeable — attracting notice or attention; capable of being noticed: a noticeable lack of interest.
- evident — Plain or obvious; clearly seen or understood.
- exterior — Forming, situated on, or relating to the outside of something.
- observable — Able to be noticed or perceived; discernible.
- on the surface — to all appearances
- open — not closed or barred at the time, as a doorway by a door, a window by a sash, or a gateway by a gate: to leave the windows open at night.
- ostensible — outwardly appearing as such; professed; pretended: an ostensible cheerfulness concealing sadness.
- outer — situated on or toward the outside; external; exterior: outer garments; an outer wall.
- outside — the outer side, surface, or part; exterior: The outside of the house needs painting.
- over — above in place or position: the roof over one's head.
- perceptible — capable of being perceived; recognizable; appreciable: a perceptible change in his behavior.
- superficial — being at, on, or near the surface: a superficial wound.
- surface — the outer face, outside, or exterior boundary of a thing; outermost or uppermost layer or area.