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outwardly [ˈaʊtwədlɪ] adv
1. in outward appearance 2. with reference to the outside or outer surface; externally ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
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 [ˈaʊtwərdli] adv (= on the outside) → extérieurement (= as regards appearances) → en apparence outwardly adv → nach außen hin outwardly [ˈaʊtwədlɪ] adv (on the surface) → esteriormente; (apparently) → apparentemente outwardly [ˈaʊtwədlɪ] adv (on the surface) → esteriormente; (apparently) → apparentemente How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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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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