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outwardly

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out·ward·ly  (outwrd-l)
adv.
1. On the outside or exterior; externally.
2. Toward the outside.
3. In regard to outward condition, conduct, or manifestation: outwardly a perfect gentleman.

outwardly [ˈaʊtwədlɪ]
adv
1. in outward appearance
2. with reference to the outside or outer surface; externally
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adv.1.outwardly - with respect to the outside; "outwardly, the figure is smooth"
2.outwardly - in outward appearance; "outwardly, she appeared composed"
inwardly, inside - with respect to private feelings; "inwardly, she was raging"

outwardly
adverb apparently, externally, seemingly, it seems that, on the surface, it appears that, ostensibly, on the face of it, superficially, to the eye, to all intents and purposes, to all appearances, as far as you can see, professedly Outwardly he showed not the faintest sign of concern.
Translations
outwardly [ˈaʊtwədlɪ] ADVpor fuera, aparentemente
outwardly [ˈaʊtwərdli] adv
(= on the outside) → extérieurement
(= as regards appearances) → en apparence
outwardly
outwardly [ˈaʊtwədlɪ] adv (on the surface) → esteriormente; (apparently) → apparentemente
outwardly [ˈaʊtwədlɪ] adv (on the surface) → esteriormente; (apparently) → apparentemente


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Outwardly everything was the same, but their inner relations were completely changed.
Looking back at the old town, with its one steep street climbing the white face of the chalk hill, I remembered what wonderful exotic women Thomas Hardy had found eating their hearts out behind the windows of dull country high streets, through which hung waving no banners of romance, outwardly as unpromising of adventure as the windows of the town I had left.
In the former case, it is well known that the entertainer provides what fare he pleases; and though this should be very indifferent, and utterly disagreeable to the taste of his company, they must not find any fault; nay, on the contrary, good breeding forces them outwardly to approve and to commend whatever is set before them.
 
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