Inwardly Meaning in English
word
ˈɪnwɝdɫi
IN-werd-lee
ˈɪnwədli
IN-wuhd-lee
Definition
In a way that is felt or experienced in your mind or feelings, not shown outwardly or openly.
Usage & Nuances
'Inwardly' is formal and often used to describe feelings you keep to yourself. Common collocations: 'inwardly happy', 'inwardly nervous'. Do not confuse with 'internally' (relating to inside something physically). Often contrasts with 'outwardly'.
Spanish: interiormente - por dentroPortuguese (BR): interiormente - por dentroPortuguese (PT): interiormente - por dentroChinese (Simplified): 内心地 - 在心里Chinese (Traditional): 內心地 - 在心裡Hindi: आंतरिक रूप से - मन ही मनArabic: داخلياً - في نفسهBengali: মনে মনে - অন্তর্দ্বন্দ্বেRussian: в душе - про себяJapanese: 心の中でVietnamese: trong thâm tâm - trong lòngKorean: 속으로Turkish: içten içeUrdu: دل ہی دل میںIndonesian: dalam hati
Example Sentences
She smiled, but inwardly she was sad.
basic
He was inwardly nervous before the test.
basic
They looked calm, but inwardly they were scared.
basic
I was celebrating with everyone, but inwardly I doubted myself.
natural
Inwardly, he hoped she would say yes.
natural
She acted confident, but inwardly she wasn't sure what to do next.
natural