inward

• Qui est situé à l'intérieur, dirigé vers l'intérieur ou tourné vers soi-même, que ce soit au sens physique ou moral.

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.

   Intérieur (mental ou spirituel)

   • 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.

   Synonymesinnerinnermostinternalmentalpersonalprivatepsychologicalspiritual

   Antonymesexternaloutward

2. Directed toward the insideB2formal

   Directed or moving toward the inside or center of something.

   dirigé vers l'intérieur

   • 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.

   Synonymescentripetalinboundincoming

   Antonymesoutward

• Adverbe signifiant « vers l'intérieur » ou « à l'intérieur ». Décrit un mouvement ou une direction de l'extérieur vers l'intérieur d'un lieu, d'un objet ou d'un espace. S'emploie aussi au sens figuré pour désigner des pensées ou des sentiments tournés vers le monde intérieur de soi.

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.

   vers l'intérieur, en dedans

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

   Synonymesinsideinwardlyinwardswithin

   Antonymesoutward

2. To or toward the inside ofB2formal

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

   Vers l'intérieur

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

   Synonymesininsideinwards

   Antonymesoutward