inwardly

• Adverbe signifiant « à l'intérieur de l'esprit ou de l'âme » ou « vers l'intérieur ». Utilisé pour décrire des pensées, sentiments ou mouvements internes, par opposition à l'expression externe ou à la direction physique.

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.

   Intérieurement (au sens spirituel ou psychique)

   • 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.

   Synonymesat heartdeep downinsideinternallymentallyprivatelywithin

   Antonymesoutwardly

2. Toward the insideB2formal

   In a direction toward the interior of something.

   vers l'intérieur

   • 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.

   Synonymesinsideinwardinwards

   Antonymesoutwardly