adjective
- relating to or located on the outside or exterior
- apparent or visible rather than hidden or internal
- directed away from the center or interior
adverb
- toward the outside or away from the center
Examples
- The outward appearance of the building was impressive.
- She showed outward signs of confidence despite her nervousness.
- The door opens outward into the hallway.
- His outward calm masked his inner turmoil.
- The petals curved outward from the flower’s center.
- The company focused on outward expansion into new markets.
- Her outward behavior seemed normal to everyone around her.