inner

adjective

in·​ner ˈi-nər 

1

a

: situated farther in

the inner bark

b

: being near a center especially of influence

the inner circles of political power

2

a

: of or relating to the mind or spirit

the inner life

b

: existing as an often repressed part of one's psychological makeup

inner child

inner artist

inner noun

innerly adverb

Synonyms

• inside
• interior
• internal
• inward

Examples of inner in a Sentence

She led the guests to an inner room.

the inner face of the arch

the inner lining of the jacket

listening to her inner voice

Recent Examples on the Web

Spiritual practices or therapy can provide valuable tools for healing your inner world so that your outer world begins to reflect your inner calm, strength, and power. —Glamour, 8 Apr. 2024

So that’s why there’s so many drums out there on the CMTs stage — because Hubert (Payne, the group’s drummer) is channeling his inner Chester Thompson… with Akil sitting next to him. —Chris Willman, Variety, 8 Apr. 2024

The park’s Redwood Canopy Trail takes visitors up into the mid-canopy over aerial suspension bridges, with platforms from which to gaze out and channel your inner Swiss Family Robinson. —Jackie Burrell, The Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2024

Kim Kardashian is channeling her inner cowgirl in Turks and Caicos! —Esme Mazzeo, Peoplemag, 7 Apr. 2024

Cankers are more likely to occur on plants that have been weakened by pest, disease, sunburn, poor nutrition or wounds, including pruning wounds, that open the inner cambium to disease. —Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2024

With more months came heft and an uncanny internal stirring, like a twitch of a new inner muscle that became distinct flailings, bumpings, and rollings. —Clare Beams, Vogue, 5 Apr. 2024

The inner aventurine dial, calendar displays, and flying tourbillon are surrounded by visible movement components, which constitute just a handful of the 744 parts that make up the in-house caliber R28-70-00X with its 10 days of power reserve. —Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 2 Apr. 2024

Don’t stifle your dreams when manifesting them is the road to inner peace. —Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Old English innera, comparative of inne within

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing inner

• inner circle
• inner city
• inner conflicts
• inner-directed
• inner ear
• inner light
• inner planet
• inner product
• inner sanctum
• inner space
• inner tube
• inner workings
• one's inner self

Kids Definition

inner

adjective

in·​ner ˈin-ər 

1

a

: situated farther in

inner room

b

: being near a center especially of influence

an inner circle of advisors

2

: of or relating to the mind or spirit

inner peace

innerly adverb