Definition of OUTWARDLY

outwardly

Meanings

Adverb

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

Adv

  • Externally or on the outside, or on the surface.
  • Toward the outside

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English outwardly, outwardli, utwardliche, equivalent to outward + -ly.

Synonyms

apparently, externally, ostensibly, superficially, to all appearances

Antonyms

inwardly

Scrabble Score: 16

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

Words With Friends Score: 17

outwardly is a valid Words With Friends word