outward
adjective
1. relating to physical reality rather than thoughts or the mind.
- a concern with outward beauty rather than with inward reflections
Similar word(s): external, outer, superficial
2. that is going out or leaving
- an outward journey
- outward-bound ships
Similar word(s): outgoing, outbound
Sentences with outward as an adjective:
- By all outward indications, he's a normal happy child, but if you talk to him, you will soon realize he has some psychological problems.
adverb
1. toward the outside
- move the needle further outward!
Similar word(s): outwards
Sentences with outward as an adverb:
- We are outward bound.
verb
1. (obsolete, rare) To ward off; to keep out.