INWARD Synonyms: 74 Similar and Opposite Words

inward

adjective

ˈin-wərd

Definition of inward

as in inner

situated farther in moved towards the inward room for more privacy

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as in close

closely acquainted he's more inward with the president than most members of the cabinet

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Recent Examples of inward This inward, reflective energy will be around longer than usual as Mercury slows to a station retrograde in Cancer on June 29, extending its stay there all the way into early August. — Kirah Tabourn, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 May 2026 Aaron Rai handled the tougher pins and made four birdies on his inward nine Friday for a 4-under 67, giving him a one-shot lead over Presidents Cup captain Brandt Snedeker and Mark Hubbard in the Myrtle Beach Classic. — ABC News, 8 May 2026 This force pushes outward, counteracting the inward pull of gravity. — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 4 Apr. 2026 The inward beauty, the soaring moments, the perfection of electronic effects grab me on every listen. — Liza Lentini, SPIN, 3 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for inward

Recent Examples of Synonyms for inward

Adjective

Aortic dissections occur when the inner layer of tissue in the aorta, which carries blood from the heart to the rest of the body, ruptures.

— Veronique Greenwood, Time, 13 July 2026
Starting from slightly above the inner corner of your eye (above the inside wing), use the length of your brush to connect both ends.

— Dominic Cadogan, Glamour, 13 July 2026

Definition of inner

Adjective

Even though talks with the Boston Red Sox at last year’s deadline never got close, the confusion provided by an incorrect tweet announcing Ryan’s trade to New England put the pitcher at the top of every trade list before the season even began.

— Dan Hayes, New York Times, 6 July 2026
Ashley Smith is the manager of player engagement for the NFL, and the siblings are close.

— Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 6 July 2026

Definition of close

Adjective

Its ships have hundreds of rooms and suites—not thousands—and slip into harbors that megaships cannot reach, keeping shore days intimate enough that the market vendor, the guide, and the lunch that follows feel like part of the same long afternoon.

— Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026
The dining room is intimate, so reservations are strongly recommended, and Monday nights are dedicated to Charlotte’s hospitality workers.

— Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 15 July 2026

Definition of intimate

Adjective

This bill backs scientific evidence showing morning light is better for students because of the body’s internal regulation, according to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.

— Mary Ella Hastings July 14, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 July 2026
Suppliers can upload data straight from internal systems, pull details out of documents automatically and use Novata’s benchmark library to fill in gaps.

— Arthur Zackiewicz, Footwear News, 14 July 2026

Definition of internal

Adjective

Men’s European Championship 2024 Spain versus England is becoming quite familiar in finals.

— Michael Cox, New York Times, 14 July 2026
Blending the vintage style of a Mary Jane shoe with the modern, casual style of a trainer, these shoes shine with their unique but familiar design.

— Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 14 July 2026

Definition of familiar

Adjective

Schubert and the law enforcement agencies that fall under her jurisdiction appear to be bosom buddies.

— Monique Judge, The Root, 15 May 2018
Jim Hamre and Zack Willhoite were also bosom buddies in their passion for public transportation who had excitedly awaited the day higher-speed trains could zip through their home turf.

— Washington Post, Washington Post, 20 Dec. 2017

Definition of bosom

Adjective

Despite persistent inflation and tighter household budgets, Bankrate analyst Alex Gailey says even small financial adjustments can make a meaningful difference over time.

— Bonnie Laden, CBS News, 14 July 2026
Pilots are launching into a bottleneck already packed with ferries, commercial vessels, and tour boats, while sharing tight overhead airspace with NYPD, news, and helicopters, often with limited visibility.

— Janet Handal, New York Daily News, 13 July 2026