Synonyms for inwardly
- adverb
Most common
Definitions
- adv. 1
In an inward manner; to or toward the inside or to oneself.
Jacob groaned inwardly when he was called on to answer the question.
Related words
- Word family
- inwards
Example sentences
- internally He's facing a titanic spiritual battle internally.
- inward We have become an intolerant, inward-looking society.
- inwards Its massive gravity well tugs many asteroids from the outer belt inwards.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| inwardly | steady | |
| internally | rising | |
| inward | rising | |
| inwards | steady | |
| interiorly | falling |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 4 letters
- inly
- 6 letters
- inside2, inward2
- 7 letters
- inwards
- 10 letters
- internally4, interiorly
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (inside2 = 2 syllables).
In other languages
- Français
- en son for intérieur