# outwardly

**Pronunciation:** /ˈaʊtwərdli/ · OWT-werd-lee

**CEFR level:** B2

**Part of speech:** adverb

## Meaning

In a way that is visible or apparent to others, rather than being felt or known internally.

## Examples

- Outwardly, the company appeared to be thriving, but it was facing severe financial problems.
- She tried to remain outwardly cheerful, even though she was feeling very sad.
- The building looked old and neglected outwardly, but it had been recently renovated inside.

## Synonyms

- visibly — Appearing in a way that can be seen.
- externally — Relating to the outside of something or someone.
- superficially — Appearing to be true or real only to a limited extent; on the surface.
- ostensibly — Apparently or purportedly, but perhaps not actually.

## Antonyms

- inwardly — On the inside; internally.
- internally — In or relating to the inside of something.

## Collocations

- outwardly calm — Despite the chaos around her, she remained outwardly calm.
- outwardly similar — The two products are outwardly similar, but they have different features.
- outwardly normal — He seemed outwardly normal, but he was struggling with personal issues.

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