Definition of OUTWARD

outward

Meanings

Plural: outwards

Adjective

  • relating to physical reality rather than with thoughts or the mind
    • "a concern with outward beauty rather than with inward reflections"

Adjective Satellite

  • that is going out or leaving
    • "an outward journey"
    • "outward-bound ships"

Adverb

  • toward the outside
    • "move the needle further outward!"

Adj

  • outer; located towards the outside
  • visible, noticeable
  • Tending to the exterior or outside.
  • Foreign; not civil or intestine.

Adv

  • Towards the outside; away from the centre.
  • Outwardly, in outer appearances; publicly.
  • Away from home.

Verb

  • To ward off; to keep out.

Noun

  • A ward in a detached building connected with a hospital.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English outward, from Old English ƫtweard, equivalent to out + -ward.

Synonyms

outbound, outward-bound, outwards

Antonyms

inward, inwards

Scrabble Score: 11

outward is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
outward is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
outward is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 12

outward is a valid Words With Friends word