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Outwardly

Part of Speech: Adverb

Definition: in a way that relates to external appearances or behavior

Example Sentence: She smiled outwardly, while inwardly she was feeling sad.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: of or relating to the outer appearance or behavior

Example Sentence: Her outwardly confident demeanor hid her inner turmoil.

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: external aspect or behavior

Example Sentence: His outwardly calm response surprised us all.

Part of Speech: Preposition

Definition: indicating the direction or movement away from the center or inside

Example Sentence: The river flows outwardly towards the sea.

Part of Speech: Adverb

Definition: in a way that appears to others

Example Sentence: He was outwardly nonchalant, but inside he was ecstatic.

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