Inner

/ˈɪnər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The inner part or aspect of something; the core.

She was afraid to confront the inner of her own doubts.

adjective

Located or occurring within something; internal.

She felt an inner peace after meditating.

Of or relating to the mental or spiritual aspects of a person.

He sought to explore his inner thoughts and feelings.

Not visible or obvious; hidden or concealed.

The inner workings of the machine are complex and intricate.

Middle English, from Old English 'inner', comparative of 'in', meaning 'inside'.

inner circle

a small group of individuals who are close to someone in power

inner peace

a state of mental and emotional calmness

inner voice

the personal understanding of one's own thoughts or feelings

interior

the inner or inside part of something

internal

relating to or located on the inside

inward

directed or moving toward the inside; within.

Inner circle

He's part of the inner circle of decision-makers.

Getting into the inner game

To win the tournament, you need to focus on the inner game.