inwardly

English

Etymology

From inward +‎ -ly.

Adverb

inwardly (not comparable)

1. In an inward manner; on the inside or to one's self.

   Jacob groaned inwardly when he was called on to answer the question.

2. (obsolete) Completely, fully.
   • 1485, Thomas Malory, Le Morte Darthur, Book XVI:

     So whan Sir Percyvale undirstode she was hys verry syster, he was inwardly glad [...].

See also

• inwards