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outwardly

gb/ˈaʊtwɚdli/ us/ˈaʊtwɚdli/
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adverb B2 relation
1

in outward appearance

in the way someone or something looks on the outside

Gebruikspatroon: outwardly + [adjective] / outwardly, [clause]
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners may confuse outwardly (appearance) with openly (not secretly).
Synoniemen
apparently (Often suggests the surface impression may be misleading.) | seemingly (Highlights that something looks true, not necessarily is true.) | on the surface (More explicitly contrasts appearance with deeper reality.)
Antoniemen
inwardly (Refers to inner feelings or private thoughts rather than outward behavior.) | internally (Focuses on what is inside a person or system, not visible outside.)
Woordcombinaties
outwardly calm |outwardly confident |outwardly polite |outwardly friendly |outwardly successful |outwardly normal |outwardly composed |outwardly unaffected |outwardly supportive |outwardly quiet
Thema's
emotions |communication |social_life
Voorbeelden
  • Outwardly she seemed relaxed, but her hands were shaking under the table.
  • The company looked outwardly stable, yet it was struggling with debt.
  • He was outwardly polite to everyone in the meeting.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
  • Outwardly, he looks calm.
  • She is outwardly friendly.
adverb C1 relation
2

toward the outside

to the outside; away from the center

Gebruikspatroon: [something] moves/expands/spreads outwardly (from [place])
Veelgemaakte fout:
Often confused with outward (more common for physical direction); outwardly is also used for appearance.
Synoniemen
outward (More common and shorter in physical-direction uses.) | externally (Often used for the outer surface or outside of a system.) | to the outside (Plain phrasing; less formal.)
Antoniemen
inwardly (Toward the inside or center.) | inward (More common for physical direction toward the inside.)
Woordcombinaties
expand outwardly |spread outwardly |radiate outwardly |grow outwardly |extend outwardly |move outwardly |push outwardly |curve outwardly |bulge outwardly |open outwardly
Thema's
space |movement |science
Voorbeelden
  • The crack spread outwardly from the point of impact.
  • The metal bent outwardly as pressure increased inside the pipe.
  • The roots grow outwardly and can damage nearby paving.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
  • The circle grows outwardly.
  • The door opens outwardly.
Grammatica
Lemmavorm
outwardly
IPA
GB/ˈaʊtwɚdli/
US/ˈaʊtwɚdli/
Lettergrepen en klemtoon
out - wardly (2 lettergrepen)
Stress on 1st syllable (out)
Woordvormen
Noun
  • Base: outwardly
  • Plural: outwardlies
Woordfamilie
Forms
outwardlies noun
Core family
outward adjective B1
Related words
outwards adverb
Negative and opposite forms
inward adjective B1 inwardly adverb inwards adverb
Uitdrukkingen

outwardly ..., but inwardly ...

1
/ˈaʊtwɚdli ‖ | bˈʌt ˈɪnwɚdli |/
fixed phrase

appearance versus inner feelings

used to say someone looks one way, but feels another way inside

Voorbeelden
  • Outwardly he joked about it, but inwardly he was hurt.
  • Outwardly the plan was simple, but inwardly it depended on many small risks.
  • She was outwardly calm, but inwardly she was panicking.

outwardly and inwardly

1
/ˈaʊtwɚdli ˈænd ˈɪnwɚdli/
fixed phrase formal

both externally and internally

in your actions and in your feelings

Voorbeelden
  • The training is meant to strengthen teams outwardly and inwardly.
  • He tried to be honest outwardly and inwardly, even when it was difficult.
  • The experience changed her outwardly and inwardly over time.

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