When to Use Outwardly?

1 Outwardly the couple appeared happy. 2 They may feel tired and though outwardly calm, can be irritable. 3 Calvin remained outwardly calm, but inside he was very angry. 4 The brothers were outwardly friendly; inwardly they were far apart.

How do you use the word outwardly in a sentence?

Outwardly sentence example
  1. Though outwardly he continued to live in the same old way, inwardly he began a new life. ...
  2. Outwardly he gave no indication that he was uncomfortable.

What does it mean to be outwardly?

1a : on the outside : externally. b : toward the outside. 2 : in outward state, behavior, or appearance was outwardly friendly.

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