inwardly

• Adverb, das bedeutet „im Inneren des Geistes oder der Seele“ oder „nach innen gerichtet“. Es beschreibt innere Gedanken, Gefühle oder Bewegungen, die nach innen gerichtet sind, im Gegensatz zum äußeren Ausdruck oder zur physischen Richtung.

An adverb meaning "inside the mind or spirit" or "toward the inside." It is used to describe internal thoughts, feelings, or movements directed inward, as opposed to outward expression or physical direction.

1. In the mind or spiritB2formal

   In a way that relates to one's inner thoughts, feelings, or private self.

   Innerlich

   • She smiled inwardly at the compliment.
   • He was inwardly furious but remained calm on the surface.
   • Inwardly, I knew I had made the right decision.

   Synonymeat heartdeep downinsideinternallymentallyprivatelywithin

   Antonymeoutwardly

2. Toward the insideB2formal

   In a direction toward the interior of something.

   Nach innen

   • The door opens inwardly into the room.
   • The petals of the flower curled inwardly as it closed.
   • The building's design focuses inwardly on a central courtyard.

   Synonymeinsideinwardinwards

   Antonymeoutwardly