inward

• Relativo à parte interna de algo ou voltado para dentro, para si mesmo. Pode indicar tanto direção física para o interior quanto caráter íntimo, mental ou espiritual.

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.

   Interior

   • 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.

   Sinônimosinnerinnermostinternalmentalpersonalprivatepsychologicalspiritual

   Antônimosexternaloutward

2. Directed toward the insideB2formal

   Directed or moving toward the inside or center of something.

   Dirigido para dentro

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscentripetalinboundincoming

   Antônimosoutward

• Advérbio que indica movimento ou direção para dentro, de fora para dentro de um lugar, objeto ou espaço. Também é usado em sentido figurado para pensamentos ou sentimentos voltados para o próprio mundo interior.

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.

   Para dentro

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

   Sinônimosinsideinwardlyinwardswithin

   Antônimosoutward

2. To or toward the inside ofB2formal

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

   Para dentro

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

   Sinônimosininsideinwards

   Antônimosoutward