outwardly

adverb out·ward·ly \ˈau̇t-wərd-lē\

: on the outside : in a way that can be seen

Full Definition of OUTWARDLY

a : on the outside : externally

b : toward the outside

: in outward state, behavior, or appearance <was outwardly friendly>

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14th century

OUTWARDLY Defined for Kids

adverb out·ward·ly \ˈau̇t-wərd-lē\

: on the outside : in outward appearance <Though nervous, he remained outwardly calm.>

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