outwardly — In a way that relates to how someone or something appears on the surface, rather than what may actually be true underneath.
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: In a way that relates to how someone or something appears on the surface, rather than what may actually be true underneath.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈaʊtwərdli/
Korean meaning: 겉으로는, 외견상
Korean pronunciation: 아웃-워드-리 (강세: 아웃)
Example Sentences
- The spy was outwardly a friendly tourist, but secretly gathering intelligence.
- My cat acts outwardly indifferent when I come home, but I know she missed me.
- The building looks outwardly modern, but inside it's full of vintage furniture.
outwardly
ADVERB//ˈaʊtwərdli//
In a way that relates to how someone or something appears on the surface, rather than what may actually be true underneath.
In a way that relates to how someone or something appears on the surface, rather than what may actually be true underneath.
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Though he performs poorly behind the scenes, outwardly he succeeds - but truth will surely surface!
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Origin
From Old English 'utweard' meaning 'toward the outside' or 'external,' which combined 'ut' (out) with 'weard' (ward/direction). The adverb form was created by adding the '-ly' suffix.
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“The spy was outwardly a friendly tourist, but secretly gathering intelligence.”
“My cat acts outwardly indifferent when I come home, but I know she missed me.”
“The building looks outwardly modern, but inside it's full of vintage furniture.”
“He was outwardly enthusiastic about the diet plan while secretly ordering pizza.”
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