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Definition outward in American English

outward adjective

adjective
/ˈaʊtwərd/
1

obvious and easy to see

Example

He had no outward signs of the illness.

Example

Many people judge purely by outward appearances.

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1.1

used about the feelings or qualities that someone seems to have but may not really have

Example

Carol hid her disappointment under an outward cheerfulness.

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Definition outward in American English