Definitions for outward

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outward out·ward

Spelling: [out-werd]

IPA: /ˈaʊt wərd/

Outward is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 11 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 12 points.

You can make 152 anagrams from letters in outward (adortuw).

Definitions for outward

noun

1. that which is external; the external or material world.
2. outward appearance.

adverb

1. toward the outside; out.
2. visibly expressing one's inner feelings, mental state, etc.
3. away from port:
4. Obsolete. on the outside; externally.

adjective

1. proceeding or directed toward the outside or exterior, or away from a central point:
2. pertaining to or being what is seen or apparent, as distinguished from the underlying nature, facts, etc.; pertaining to surface qualities only; superficial:
3. belonging or pertaining to external actions or appearances, as opposed to inner feelings, mental states, etc.:
4. that lies toward the outside; that is on the outer side; exterior:
5. of or relating to the outside, outer surface, or exterior:
6. pertaining to the outside of the body; external.
7. pertaining to the body, as opposed to the mind or spirit.
8. belonging or pertaining to what is external to oneself:

Origin of outward

before 900; Middle English; Old English ūtweard. See out, -ward

Examples for outward

But from outward appearances, the tension between Bevin and Paul has also sparked friction between Paul and Benton.

To all outward seeming, nerveless, emotionless, an abject creature.

Certainly the uneventfulness of her outward circumstances belies the intensity of her interior life.

Lukashenko retained the outward rituals of democracy—elections, trials, parliamentary debates.

Mr. Gosse's return track leaves his outward track at this spot.

He was indifference personified, if one might judge from his outward appearance.

For such a source of outward joy to crumble so violently, what the hell happened?

And so she had resolved upon surrender—upon an outward surrender.

You look in vain for any outward signs of profligacy or debauchery.

But other groups are still, by all outward appearances, more entrenched.