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inwardly


in·ward·ly

adv \ˈin-wərd-lē\

Definition of INWARDLY

1
: in the innermost being : mentally, spiritually
2
a : beneath the surface : internally <bled inwardly> b : to oneself : privately <cursed inwardly>

Examples of INWARDLY

  1. She was outwardly calm but inwardly nervous.

First Known Use of INWARDLY

before 12th century

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