externally — From the outside or outer surface; relating to the external appearance or behavior rather than internal thoughts or feelings.
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: From the outside or outer surface; relating to the external appearance or behavior rather than internal thoughts or feelings.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪkˈstɜːrnəli/
Korean meaning: 외부적으로, 겉으로
Korean pronunciation: 익-스터-널-리 (강세: 스터)
Example Sentences
- My laptop works fine, but externally it looks like it survived a zombie apocalypse.
- The company is externally successful but internally chaotic.
- My phone looks perfect externally, but internally it's completely broken.
externally
ADVERB//ɪkˈstɜːrnəli//
From the outside or outer surface; relating to the external appearance or behavior rather than internal thoughts or feelings.
From the outside or outer surface; relating to the external appearance or behavior rather than internal thoughts or feelings.
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Though she appears calm externally, maternal love connects eternally!
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Origin
From Latin externus meaning 'outward' or 'external', which comes from exter meaning 'outer' or 'outside'.
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“My laptop works fine, but externally it looks like it survived a zombie apocalypse.”
“The company is externally successful but internally chaotic.”
“My phone looks perfect externally, but internally it's completely broken.”
“The company hired externally for the CEO position.”
“This medicine should only be applied externally, not swallowed.”
“She appears calm externally, but she's probably screaming internally.”
“He appears calm externally, but internally he's panicking about the presentation.”
“This medicine should only be used externally - don't eat it!”
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