inwardly

• Advérbio que significa «dentro da mente ou do espírito» ou «em direção ao interior». Usa-se para descrever pensamentos e sentimentos internos ou movimentos voltados para dentro, em contraste com a expressão externa ou a direção 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.

   Interiormente

   • 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.

   Sinônimosat heartdeep downinsideinternallymentallyprivatelywithin

   Antônimosoutwardly

2. Toward the insideB2formal

   In a direction toward the interior of something.

   Para dentro

   • 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.

   Sinônimosinsideinwardinwards

   Antônimosoutwardly