All outwardly synonyms
out·ward·ly
O o adverb outwardly
- superficially — being at, on, or near the surface: a superficial wound.
- externally — On the surface or the outside.
- evidently — Plainly or obviously; in a way that is clearly seen or understood.
- for all intents and purposes — something that is intended; purpose; design; intention: The original intent of the committee was to raise funds.
- officially — a person appointed or elected to an office or charged with certain duties.
- on the face of it — the front part of the head, from the forehead to the chin.
- ostensibly — outwardly appearing as such; professed; pretended: an ostensible cheerfulness concealing sadness.
- professedly — allegedly; pretendedly: He is only professedly poor.
- 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.