inward.
Situated on the inside; that is within, inner; belonging to the inside.
Meaning & usage
Situated on the inside; that is within, inner; belonging to the inside.
Not superficially obvious, inner, not expressed, especially relating to mental or spiritual faculties as opposed to external ones.
Moving or tending toward the inside.
Not directed toward the outside world, and thus quiet or indistinct.
Internal to a particular place or country; not foreign, domestic.
Secret, private, kept hidden.
Coming from one’s inmost or sincerest feelings; heartfelt, earnest.
Intimate, closely acquainted; familiar, close.
Devoted to spiritual matters, pious, devout.
Tame.
Internal; applied through the stomach by being swallowed.
Where this word comes from
From Middle English inward, from Old English inweard, corresponding to in + -ward.
Towards the inside.
Towards one’s mind, thoughts, or internal self.
On the inside, within, inside.
In one’s mind, thoughts, or internal self.
Towards home.
Where this word comes from
From Middle English inward, from Old English inweard, corresponding to in + -ward.
That which is inward or within; the inner parts or organs of the body; the viscera.
The mental faculties or other characteristics not immediately apparent.
A familiar friend or acquaintance.
Where this word comes from
From Middle English inward, from Old English inweard, corresponding to in + -ward.
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