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inwardly
This adverb describes a state of internal experience that is deliberately concealed from others. It often creates a sharp contrast between a person's external demeanor and their private emotional reality, frequently appearing in contexts of suppressed emotion, secret anxiety, or hidden joy.
In a physical or technical sense, the word describes the direction of movement toward a center or interior. This usage is common in anatomy, engineering, and architecture to specify the orientation of a part or the direction of a force.
Meanings
Examples
She smiled for the cameras but was inwardly screaming with frustration.
She smiled for the cameras but was inwardly screaming with frustration.
I knew I had made a mistake and inwardly cursed my haste.
He remained calm on the surface, though he was inwardly terrified.
The monk focused his attention inwardly to achieve a state of peace.
The valve opens inwardly to allow the fluid to flow back into the tank.
She felt an inwardly growing sense of dread as the door creaked open.