outwardly

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Adverbial outwardly has 2 senses

outwardly, externally - with respect to the outside; "outwardly, the figure is smooth"
outwardly - in outward appearance; "outwardly, she appeared composed"
Antonyms: inwardly, inside
Derived from adjective outward₁

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Outwardly

Part of Speech: Adverb

Definition: In terms of appearance or behavior; externally.

Sense 1:

Usage: He may seem confident outwardly, but inside, he is filled with doubt and anxiety.

Sample Sentence: The company's CEO maintained a calm and composed demeanor outwardly, despite the company's financial struggles.

Sense 2:

Usage: The house appears small outwardly, but it is actually quite spacious.

Sample Sentence: The old man had a tough exterior but was kind and gentle outwardly.

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