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
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
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Chunks of the ablative material became dislodged as the capsule plunged back into Earth’s thick inner atmosphere, a process that can heat the capsule’s exterior to more than 5,000 degrees Fahrenheit (2,760 degrees Celsius).
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Bestreviews, Mercury News, 31 Dec. 2025
This toiletry case is also equipped with three inner mesh pockets, two slip pockets, and two side zippered sections for holding large bottles and other cosmetics or must-haves.
—Michelle Baricevic, Travel + Leisure, 31 Dec. 2025
Indulge in something your inner child wants today.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 31 Dec. 2025
Chunks of the ablative material became dislodged as the capsule plunged back into Earth’s thick inner atmosphere, a process that can heat the capsule’s exterior to more than 5,000 degrees Fahrenheit (2,760 degrees Celsius).
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 31 Dec. 2025
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“Inner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inner. Accessed 1 Jan. 2026.
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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
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