Definition of Outward

1. Adverb. Toward the outside. "Move the needle further outward!"

Exact synonyms: Outwards
Antonyms: Inward

2. Adjective. Relating to physical reality rather than with thoughts or the mind. "A concern with outward beauty rather than with inward reflections"
Attributes: Outwardness
Similar to: External, Outer
Also: Superficial
Antonyms: Inward
Derivative terms: Outwardness, Outwardness

3. Adjective. That is going out or leaving. "Outward-bound ships"
Exact synonyms: Outbound, Outward-bound
Similar to: Outgoing

Definition of Outward

1. adv. From the interior part; in a direction from the interior toward the exterior; out; to the outside; beyond; off; away; as, a ship bound outward.

2. a. Forming the superficial part; external; exterior; -- opposed to inward; as, an outward garment or layer.

3. n. External form; exterior.

Definition of Outward

1. Adjective. outer; located towards the outside ¹

2. Adjective. visible, noticeable ¹

3. Adverb. Towards the outside; away from the centre. (defdate from 10th c.) ¹

4. Adverb. (obsolete) Outwardly, in outer appearances; publicly. (defdate 14th-17th c.) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Outward

1. toward the outside [adv]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Outward

outvoting
outvying
outwait
outwaited
outwaiting
outwaits
outwalk
outwalked
outwalker
outwalkers
outwalking
outwalks
outwall
outwalls
outwar
outward (current term)
outward-bound
outward-developing
outward-moving
outwardly
outwardness
outwardnesses
outwards
outwarred
outwarring
outwars
outwash
outwashes
outwaste
outwasted

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