outward

/ˈaʊtwərd/

/ˈaʊtwəd/

Definitions of outward

1. adjective

   that is going out or leaving
   “an outward journey”

   “outward-bound ships”

   synonyms: outbound, outward-bound

   outgoing

   leaving a place or a position
2. adverb

   toward the outside
   “move the needle further outward!”

   synonyms: outwards

   antonyms:

   inward

   toward the center or interior
3. adjective

   relating to physical reality rather than with thoughts or the mind
   “a concern with outward beauty rather than with inward reflections”

   synonyms:

   external

   purely outward or superficial

   outer

   located outside

   superficial

   concerned with or comprehending only what is apparent or obvious; not deep or penetrating emotionally or intellectually

   antonyms:

   inward

   relating to or existing in the mind or thoughts

   indwelling

   existing or residing as an inner activating spirit or force or principle

   inmost, innermost

   being deepest within the self

   inner, interior, internal

   located inward

   private, secret

   not expressed

   self-whispered

   as if whispered to yourself