Definition of OUTWARDLY

outwardly

Adverb

  • with respect to the outside
    • "outwardly, the figure is smooth"
  • in outward appearance
    • "outwardly, she appeared composed"

Adv

  • Externally or on the outside, or on the surface.
  • Toward the outside

Examples

  • The terrorist was outwardly a bank clerk.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English outwardly, outwardli, utwardliche, equivalent to outward + -ly.

Synonyms

externally, apparently, ostensibly, superficially, to all appearances

Antonyms

inwardly

Scrabble Score: 16

outwardly: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
outwardly: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
outwardly: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 17

outwardly: valid Words With Friends Word