outward

adjective
UK: /ˈaʊtwərd/
US: /ˈaʊtwərd/

  1. Relating to how someone or something appears to other people.

    1. He shows little outward sign of sadness now.
    2. The outward appearance of the building hasn't changed in all these years.

Synonyms

apparent external publicly
outward adverb

  1. Away from the center or a particular place.

    1. The ship sailed outward toward the sea.
    2. The door opens outward to the garden, creating a seamless transition.
outward noun

  1. The external appearance; what is visible.

    1. He presented a calm outward to the world.
    2. Don't judge the book by its outward appearance, look inside.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Synonyms for "outward": apparent, external, publicly.

Example usage of "outward": "He shows little outward sign of sadness now.". More examples on the page.