outwardly
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outwardly
- /ˈaʊtwədli/ UK
- /ˈaʊtwɚdli/ US
Where it comes from
From Middle English outwardly, outwardli, utwardliche, equivalent to outward + -ly.
adverb
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Externally or on the outside, or on the surface.
The terrorist was outwardly a bank clerk.
Similar: apparently
- Toward the outside
Similar: superficially, to all appearances
Thesaurus
Closest in meaning: externally, outward, outside, superficially, apparently, seemingly, appearance, ostensibly, allegedly, visibly, perceptibly, demonstrably, manifestly, openly, overtly, publicly
adverb
Similar: superficially, to all appearances
Translations
Every language
adv externally or on the outside
| Español | exteriormente |
|---|---|
| Français | extérieurement |
| Deutsch | äußerlich |
Talk about this word "outwardly." Wiktionary, via Micwyn, micwyn.com/word/outwardly. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026. outwardly. (n.d.). In Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Retrieved November 6, 2026, from https://micwyn.com/word/outwardly "outwardly." Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Accessed November 6, 2026. https://micwyn.com/word/outwardly.Cite this
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title = {outwardly},
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