outwardly

English

Etymology

From Middle English outwardly, outwardli, utwardliche, equivalent to outward + -ly.

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˈaʊtwədli/
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  • (US) IPA(key): /ˈaʊtwɚdli/

Adverb

outwardly

  1. Externally or on the outside, or on the surface.
    The terrorist was outwardly a bank clerk.
    • 1907, Barbara Baynton, edited by Sally Krimmer and Alan Lawson, Human Toll (Portable Australian Authors: Barbara Baynton), St Lucia: University of Queensland Press, published 1980, page 208:
      If only she would wake and close her mouth, mentally prayed the outwardly unflinching girl. Later the doctor came, and sheltered by his presence the sick woman's husband stood in the doorway.
  2. Toward the outside

Synonyms

Translations

Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From outward + -ly.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈuːtwardliː/, /ˈuːtwaːrdliː/

Adverb

outwardly

  1. (rare) While located at the exterior
  2. (rare) While seen at the exterior; seeming to be
  3. secularly; without religious influence
  4. Without secrecy or deception

Descendants

  • English: outwardly

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