outwardly
English
Etymology
From Middle English outwardly, outwardli, utwardliche, equivalent to outward + -ly.
Pronunciation
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Adverb
outwardly
- externally or on the outside, or on the surface
- The terrorist was outwardly a bank clerk.
- toward the outside
Translations
externally or on the outside
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Middle English
Alternative forms
Etymology
Pronunciation
Adverb
outwardly
- (rare) While located at the exterior
- (rare) While seen at the exterior; seeming to be
- secularly; without religious influence
- Without secrecy or deception
Descendants
- English: outwardly
References
- “ǒutwā̆rdlī (adv.)”, in MED Online, Ann Arbor, Mich.: University of Michigan, 2007, retrieved 2018-04-12.
See also
Categories:
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