HyperDic: outward

English > 3 senses of the word outward:
ADVERBalloutward, outwardstoward the outside
ADJECTIVEalloutwardrelating to physical reality rather than with thoughts or the mind
alloutward, outbound, outward-boundthat is going out or leaving
outward > pronunciation
Soundsaw'twerd
RhymesAbelard ... word / Word: 269 rhymes with erd...
English > outward: 3 senses > adjective 1
Meaningrelating to physical reality rather than with thoughts or the mind.
Example"a concern with outward beauty rather than with inward reflections"
Attribute ofoutwardnessA concern with or responsiveness to outward things (especially material objects as opposed to ideal concepts)
Narrowerexternalpurely outward or superficial
outerLocated outside
See alsosuperficialConcerned with or comprehending only what is apparent or obvious
Oppositeinwardrelating to or existing in the mind or thoughts
Spanishexterior
Nounsoutwardnessa concern with or responsiveness to outward things (especially material objects as opposed to ideal concepts)
outwardnessconcern with outward things or material objects as opposed to the mind and spirit
Adverbsoutwardlyin outward appearance
English > outward: 3 senses > adjective 2
MeaningThat is going out or leaving.
Examples
  • "an outward journey"
  • "outward-bound ships"
Synonymsoutbound, outward-bound
BroaderoutgoingLeaving a place or a position
English > outward: 3 senses > adverb 1
MeaningToward the outside.
Example"move the needle further outward!"
Synonymoutwards
Oppositeinward, inwardsToward the center or interior
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