inwardly

• Adverbio que significa «dentro de la mente o el espíritu» o «hacia el interior». Se usa para describir pensamientos o sentimientos internos, o movimientos dirigidos hacia dentro, en contraste con la expresión externa o la dirección física.

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.

   en el interior (del espíritu)

   • 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.

   Sinónimosat heartdeep downinsideinternallymentallyprivatelywithin

   Antónimosoutwardly

2. Toward the insideB2formal

   In a direction toward the interior of something.

   hacia adentro

   • 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.

   Sinónimosinsideinwardinwards

   Antónimosoutwardly