Pronunciation

/ˈaʊtˌwərd/

Definitions

• Adjective: Directed outwards; away from the center or interior. It can also mean external or visible. Example: “The outward appearance of the house was charming.”
  • “She displayed an outward show of confidence, but inwardly she was nervous.”
• Adverb: In a direction away from the inside or center; towards the outside. Example: “The cat moved outward when we opened the door.”
• Noun (less common): The external part or surface; something that faces outwards or represents an external aspect. Example: “The renovation focused on improving the building’s outward.”

Phrases

• “Outward appearance”: The external look or impression of something. Example: “Don’t judge a book by its outward appearance.”
• “Outward bound”: Heading out to sea or leaving a place. Also refers to a program of outdoor activities designed to challenge participants physically and mentally.
• “Outward expression”: A demonstration or manifestation of something through external actions or words.

Example Sentences

• Adjective: “Her outward demeanor masked her inner turmoil.”
• Adverb: “The explosion propelled debris outward in all directions.”
• Noun: “His new job required him to travel frequently on outward assignments.”

Synonyms

• Exterior
• External
• Externe
• Outside
• Visible
• Manifest
• Surface-level
• Outer

For the adverbial sense:

• Outwards
• Externally
• On the outside

For the noun sense:

• Exteriority
• Outside aspect
• Face