1
a
: situated farther in
the inner bark
b
: being near a center especially of influence
the inner circles of political power
2
a
: of or relating to the mind or spirit
the inner life
b
: existing as an often repressed part of one's psychological makeup
inner child
inner artist
inner
noun
innerly
adverb
Examples of inner in a Sentence
She led the guests to an inner room.
the inner face of the arch
the inner lining of the jacket
listening to her inner voice
Recent Examples on the Web
Whatever was or wasn’t happening in Paul’s inner life, our world is better for her commitment to the outer one.
—
Jesse Green, New York Times, 19 Apr. 2024
How close demonstrators will be allowed to get to the inner, secure perimeter that will surround the convention venues is also at issue.
—Alison Dirr, Journal Sentinel, 19 Apr. 2024
That growth slowed as the economy and the suburban housing market picked up, prompting migration to the inner and then outer suburbs.
—Marc Ramirez, USA TODAY, 18 Apr. 2024
Harmony, meanwhile, was drifting from its tonal moorings: fearsome dissonances in the music of Mahler, Strauss, and Scriabin suggested both the outer density of modern life and the inner turmoil of the individual.
—Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 15 Apr. 2024
While the film focused on the film set tumult, the book charted some of Eleanor's inner turmoil, including the challenges of being married to a larger-than-life figure.
—CBS News, 12 Apr. 2024
Upholsterers can also replace and repair worn inner springs and foam.
—Marni Jameson, The Mercury News, 11 Apr. 2024
With these three new Chronographs, the beguiling results of all this chromatic experimentation are complemented by a vertical sub-dial arrangement, and an inner flange printed with a quarter-second scale which facilitates high-precision stop-time readings.
—Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2024
Spiritual practices or therapy can provide valuable tools for healing your inner world so that your outer world begins to reflect your inner calm, strength, and power.
—Glamour, 8 Apr. 2024
Jesse Green, New York Times, 19 Apr. 2024
How close demonstrators will be allowed to get to the inner, secure perimeter that will surround the convention venues is also at issue.
—Alison Dirr, Journal Sentinel, 19 Apr. 2024
That growth slowed as the economy and the suburban housing market picked up, prompting migration to the inner and then outer suburbs.
—Marc Ramirez, USA TODAY, 18 Apr. 2024
Harmony, meanwhile, was drifting from its tonal moorings: fearsome dissonances in the music of Mahler, Strauss, and Scriabin suggested both the outer density of modern life and the inner turmoil of the individual.
—Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 15 Apr. 2024
While the film focused on the film set tumult, the book charted some of Eleanor's inner turmoil, including the challenges of being married to a larger-than-life figure.
—CBS News, 12 Apr. 2024
Upholsterers can also replace and repair worn inner springs and foam.
—Marni Jameson, The Mercury News, 11 Apr. 2024
With these three new Chronographs, the beguiling results of all this chromatic experimentation are complemented by a vertical sub-dial arrangement, and an inner flange printed with a quarter-second scale which facilitates high-precision stop-time readings.
—Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2024
Spiritual practices or therapy can provide valuable tools for healing your inner world so that your outer world begins to reflect your inner calm, strength, and power.
—Glamour, 8 Apr. 2024
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“Inner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inner. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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inner
adjective
in·ner
ˈin-ər 
1
a
: situated farther in
inner room
b
: being near a center especially of influence
an inner circle of advisors
2
: of or relating to the mind or spirit
inner peace
innerly
adverb
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