inward UK /ˈɪnwəd/US /ˈɪnwɚd/adjective 11adverb 5noun 3forms 4 adjective11 •Situated on the inside; that is within, inner; belonging to the inside. •Moving or tending toward the inside. •Not superficially obvious, inner, not expressed, especially relating to mental or spiritual faculties as opposed to external ones.Noble and milde this Persean seemes to be, If outward habit Iudge the inward man. — 1587 •(no longer used) Internal to a particular place or country; not foreign, domestic. •(no longer used) Internal; applied through the stomach by being swallowed. •(no longer used) Not directed toward the outside world, and thus quiet or indistinct. •(no longer used) Intimate, closely acquainted; familiar, close.There is nothing can be added unto the daintinesse of Fulvius wives death, who was so inward with Augustus. — 1603 •(no longer used) Secret, private, kept hidden. •(no longer used) Coming from one’s inmost or sincerest feelings; heartfelt, earnest. •(no longer used) Devoted to spiritual matters, pious, devout. •(no longer used) Tame. adverb5 •Towards the inside. •Towards one’s mind, thoughts, or internal self.So much the rather, thou Celestial Light, / Shine inward. — 1667 •Towards home. •(no longer used) On the inside, within, inside. •(no longer used) In one’s mind, thoughts, or internal self. noun[in the plural]3 •(no longer used) That which is inward or within; the inner parts or organs of the body; the viscera.[T]his man is a servant of the eyes of men, and offers parchment or a white skin in sacrifice, but the flesh and the inwards he leaves to be consumed by a stranger fire. — 1653 •(no longer used) The mental faculties or other characteristics not immediately apparent. •(no longer used) A familiar friend or acquaintance.I was an inward of his. — 1603 formsinwards · more inward · inwardest · most inward
