inward

• Sich auf das Innere beziehend oder nach innen gerichtet, auf sich selbst bezogen. Auch im Sinne von innerlich, seelisch oder geheim.

Relating to the inside or inner part; directed toward the inside or self.

1. Mental or spiritualB2formal

   Relating to or existing in the mind, thoughts, or inner self.

   Innerlich

   • She experienced a deep inward peace after meditation.
   • His inward thoughts were often hidden from others.
   • The philosopher explored the inward nature of human consciousness.

   Synonymeinnerinnermostinternalmentalpersonalprivatepsychologicalspiritual

   Antonymeexternaloutward

2. Directed toward the insideB2formal

   Directed or moving toward the inside or center of something.

   Nach innen gerichtet

   • The door opens with an inward swing.
   • The inward flow of air cooled the room.
   • The inward curve of the road was dangerous at night.

   Synonymecentripetalinboundincoming

   Antonymeoutward

• Adverb, das eine Bewegung oder Richtung von außen nach innen bezeichnet. Wird auch im übertragenen Sinn für nach innen gerichtete Gedanken oder Gefühle verwendet.

An adverb meaning 'toward the inside' or 'into the interior.' It describes movement or direction from the outside to the inside of a place, object, or space. Also used figuratively to refer to thoughts or feelings directed toward one's inner self.

1. Toward the center or interiorB2formal

   Moving or directed toward the inside or center of something.

   Nach innen

   • The door opens inward.
   • She turned her gaze inward, lost in thought.
   • The path leads inward toward the heart of the forest.

   Synonymeinsideinwardlyinwardswithin

   Antonymeoutward

2. To or toward the inside ofB2formal

   In a direction that goes from the outside to the inside of a space or object.

   Nach innen

   • He folded the paper inward to create a crease.
   • The pressure pushed the walls inward.
   • She directed her energy inward during meditation.

   Synonymeininsideinwards

   Antonymeoutward