outwardly

/'autwədli/

Thân thiện

She smiled outwardly despite feeling nervous.

Definition

1. Adverb:
   • In terms of external appearance or observable behavior: Used to describe how something seems or is presented to the outside world, which may differ from the internal reality.
   • On or toward the outside or surface: Used to indicate direction or location relative to the exterior.

Examples of Usage

• Adverb (Appearance/Behavior):
  • Outwardly, she appeared calm, but inside she was very nervous.
  • The company is outwardly successful, but it faces serious financial problems.
• Adverb (Direction/Location):
  • The door opens outwardly.
  • The force of the explosion was directed outwardly from the center.

Advanced Usage

• "to appear/seem outwardly": to give a particular impression based on external signs.
  • He seemed outwardly confident during the interview.
• Used to contrast external appearance with internal state.
  • Outwardly, the agreement was a success, but privately, both parties were dissatisfied.

Variants and Related Words

• Outward (adjective): relating to the outside; external.
  • There was no outward sign of damage.
• Outwardness (noun): the quality of being directed toward or concerned with the external world.

Synonyms

• Externally: on or from the outside.
• Superficially: with regard to the surface or appearance only.
• Apparently: as far as one can see or know; seemingly.

Antonyms

• Inwardly: on the inside; privately or mentally.
• Internally: on or from the inside.

Related Phrases

• Outward appearance: the way someone or something looks on the outside.
  • One should not judge by outward appearance alone.
• Turn outward: to face or move toward the outside.
  • The leaves of the plant turn outward to catch the sunlight.

Học thuật

Adverb

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

Từ đồng nghĩa

• externally