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outwardly
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On the surface or in appearance, as opposed to internally.
"Outwardly, he seemed fine, but inside he was falling apart."
"She remained outwardly polite even though she was furious."
How to Use Outwardly
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAs far as anyone can see from the outside — often contrasted with how someone truly feels.
Common pairings
outwardly calm
outwardly confident
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_____, he seemed fine, but inside he was falling apart.