outwardly

adverb
UK: /ˈaʊtwədli/
US: /ˈaʊtwərdli/

  1. In a way that shows on the outside, but might not be truly felt.

    1. She seemed outwardly happy, but inside she was very sad.
    2. He appeared outwardly calm during the presentation, but inwardly he felt nervous and unprepared.

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

    1. Outwardly, the situation seemed normal, but something felt wrong.
    2. The building remained outwardly unchanged for years despite the extensive interior renovations.

Synonyms

apparently ostensibly seemingly

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "outwardly" in English means: In a way that shows on the outside, but might not be truly felt., Relating to how something or someone appears to other people..

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

Synonyms for "outwardly": apparently, ostensibly, seemingly.

Example usage of "outwardly": "She seemed outwardly happy, but inside she was very sad.". More examples on the page.