inly /ˈɪnli/adverb 2adjective 1forms 2 adverb2 •(no longer used) Inwardly, within; internally; secretly.I have inly wept, Or should have spoke ere this. — 1610 •(no longer used) Heartily, completely, fully, thoroughly; extremely.Ne was their salue, ne was their medicine, / That mote recure their wounds: so inly they did tine. — 1590 adjective1 •(no longer used) Inward; interior; secret.Didst thou but know the inly touch of love Thou wouldst as soon go kindle fire with snow As seek to quench the fire of love with words. — 1590 formsmore inly · most inly