Meaning & Definition of Outward in English
English⟶
Outward
/aʊtwərd/
adjective
1. Relating to physical reality rather than with thoughts or the mind
- "A concern with outward beauty rather than with inward reflections"
synonym:
- outward
2. That is going out or leaving
- "The departing train"
- "An outward journey"
- "Outward-bound ships"
synonym:
- outbound,
- outward,
- outward-bound
adverb
1. Toward the outside
- "Move the needle further outward!"
synonym:
- outward,
- outwards
Examples of using
A sober-minded man adapts himself to outward things; a reckless man tries to adapt outward things to himself. That's why progress depends on reckless people.