inwardly

adverb
UK: /ˈɪnwədli/
US: /ˈɪnwərdli/

  1. In your mind but not said or shown to other people.

    1. I was inwardly laughing, but I kept a straight face.
    2. She outwardly agreed with her boss, but inwardly, she was seething with anger and frustration.

  2. Relating to your feelings or your spirit.

    1. He struggled inwardly with his decision.
    2. The experience changed her inwardly, making her more compassionate and understanding of others.

Synonyms

mentally

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "inwardly" in English means: In your mind but not said or shown to other people., Relating to your feelings or your spirit..

The phonetic transcription of "inwardly" is /ˈɪnwədli/ in British English and /ˈɪnwərdli/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "inwardly": mentally.

Example usage of "inwardly": "I was inwardly laughing, but I kept a straight face.". More examples on the page.