inward

1 situated farther in moved towards the inward room for more privacy Synonyms inside, interior, internal, innerRelated Words inmost, innermost; central, mid, middle, midmostNear Antonyms outermost, outmost; surfaceAntonyms exterior, external, outer, outside, outward

2 closely acquainted he's more inward with the president than most members of the cabinet Synonyms bosom, buddy-buddy, chummy, close, especial, friendly, inseparable, intimate, familiar, near, thick, tightRelated Words clannish, close-knit, tight-knit; affable, boon, companionable, convivial, cordial, genial, gracious, hearty; gregarious, sociable, social; comfortable, cozy, easy, snug; amicable, neighborly; confidential, secretive; adoring, affectionate, dear, devoted, fond, loving, tender, tenderhearted, warmNear Antonyms aloof, antisocial, cold, cool, detached, distant, frosty, remote, reserved, standoffish, unfriendly, unsociable, withdrawnAntonyms distant