Meaning of inwardly in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Adverb
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈɪnwərdli/

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  1. Adverb

    inwardly

    Etymology

    Old English inweardlīce(see inward, -ly)

    Definitions

    1. with respect to private feelings

    Examples

    • « inwardly, she was raging »

    Antonyms

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