inwardly
adverb
in·ward·ly
ˈin-wərd-lē 
1
: in the innermost being : mentally, spiritually
2
a
: beneath the surface : internally
bled inwardly
b
: to oneself : privately
cursed inwardly
Examples of inwardly in a Sentence
She was outwardly calm but inwardly nervous.
Recent Examples on the Web
Things feel really harmonious and good, both inwardly and outwardly in the band right now.
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Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 2 Apr. 2024
In fact, no one seemed to react (except me, inwardly!).
—Sara Miller Llana, The Christian Science Monitor, 18 Dec. 2023
Still, strategists’ gut instincts usually tell them how their clients have inwardly set their sights.
—Trip Gabriel, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2023
Indeed, the Provincial Lady — outwardly conventional — inwardly lives a rich, imaginative life.
—Michael Dirda, Washington Post, 5 July 2023
As a result, the outward empathy turns inwardly apathetic and stress levels rise while burnout runs rampant.
—Paige Francis, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2023
Among the classicists, the best was Brioni's infinitely subtle, inwardly luxurious outing.
—Angelo Flaccavento, CNN, 17 Jan. 2023
In many cases, however, organizations today are inwardly focused on process improvements rather than the delivery of tangible results to customers.
—Jeb Dasteel, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2022
His bold visions for the country’s post fossil-fuel future and domestic stability depend on inwardly investing robust oil and gas revenues.
—Nic Robertson, CNN, 15 Mar. 2023
Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 2 Apr. 2024
In fact, no one seemed to react (except me, inwardly!).
—Sara Miller Llana, The Christian Science Monitor, 18 Dec. 2023
Still, strategists’ gut instincts usually tell them how their clients have inwardly set their sights.
—Trip Gabriel, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2023
Indeed, the Provincial Lady — outwardly conventional — inwardly lives a rich, imaginative life.
—Michael Dirda, Washington Post, 5 July 2023
As a result, the outward empathy turns inwardly apathetic and stress levels rise while burnout runs rampant.
—Paige Francis, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2023
Among the classicists, the best was Brioni's infinitely subtle, inwardly luxurious outing.
—Angelo Flaccavento, CNN, 17 Jan. 2023
In many cases, however, organizations today are inwardly focused on process improvements rather than the delivery of tangible results to customers.
—Jeb Dasteel, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2022
His bold visions for the country’s post fossil-fuel future and domestic stability depend on inwardly investing robust oil and gas revenues.
—Nic Robertson, CNN, 15 Mar. 2023
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inwardly
adverb
in·ward·ly
ˈin-wərd-lē
1
: in the mind or spirit
2
a
: on the inside
bled inwardly
b
: to oneself : privately
chuckled inwardly
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