outwardly
gb/ˈaʊtwɚdli/ us/ˈaʊtwɚdli/
B2
Inglês
kifelé, külsőre
B2
1
Padrão de uso:
outwardly + [adjective] / outwardly, [clause]
Outwardly she seemed relaxed, but her hands were shaking under the table.
Kifelé nyugodtnak tűnt, de az asztal alatt remegett a keze.
The company looked outwardly stable, yet it was struggling with debt.
A cég külsőre stabilnak tűnt, mégis adósságokkal küzdött.
He was outwardly polite to everyone in the meeting.
Exemplos para estudantes
Outwardly, he looks calm.
Kifelé nyugodtnak látszik.
She is outwardly friendly.
Kifelé barátságos.
Erro comum:
Learners may confuse outwardly (appearance) with openly (not secretly).
Significado
in outward appearance
Colocações
outwardly calm
|outwardly confident
|outwardly polite
|outwardly friendly
|outwardly successful
|outwardly normal
|outwardly composed
|outwardly unaffected
|outwardly supportive
|outwardly quiet
Sinônimos
apparently (Often suggests the surface impression may be misleading.)
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seemingly (Highlights that something looks true, not necessarily is true.)
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on the surface (More explicitly contrasts appearance with deeper reality.)
Antônimos
inwardly (Refers to inner feelings or private thoughts rather than outward behavior.)
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internally (Focuses on what is inside a person or system, not visible outside.)
Temas
emotions
|communication
|social_life
Definição
in the way someone or something looks on the outside
In a way that is visible to other people; judging by appearance or public behavior rather than inner feelings or reality.
C1
2
kifelé
A2
Padrão de uso:
[something] moves/expands/spreads outwardly (from [place])
The crack spread outwardly from the point of impact.
A repedés a becsapódás pontjától kifelé terjedt.
The metal bent outwardly as pressure increased inside the pipe.
Ahogy nőtt a nyomás a csőben, a fém kifelé hajlott.
The roots grow outwardly and can damage nearby paving.
Exemplos para estudantes
The circle grows outwardly.
A kör kifelé tágul.
The door opens outwardly.
Az ajtó kifelé nyílik.
Erro comum:
Often confused with outward (more common for physical direction); outwardly is also used for appearance.
Significado
toward the outside
Colocações
expand outwardly
|spread outwardly
|radiate outwardly
|grow outwardly
|extend outwardly
|move outwardly
|push outwardly
|curve outwardly
|bulge outwardly
|open outwardly
Sinônimos
outward (More common and shorter in physical-direction uses.)
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externally (Often used for the outer surface or outside of a system.)
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to the outside (Plain phrasing; less formal.)
Antônimos
inwardly (Toward the inside or center.)
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inward (More common for physical direction toward the inside.)
Temas
space
|movement
|science
Definição
to the outside; away from the center
In a direction away from the inside or center; toward the outside surface or outer area.
Gramática
Forma no dicionário
outwardly
AFI
GB/ˈaʊtwɚdli/
US/ˈaʊtwɚdli/
Sílabas e tonicidade
out - wardly (2 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (out)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: outwardly
- Plural: outwardlies
Família de palavras
Expressões
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
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos para estudantes
- Outwardly she smiles, but inwardly she is sad.
outwardly and inwardly
1/ˈaʊtwɚdli ˈænd ˈɪnwɚdli/
fixed phrase
formal
both externally and internally
in your actions and in your feelings
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos para estudantes
- I want to be strong outwardly and inwardly.