1
a
: situated farther in
the inner bark
b
: being near a center especially of influence
the inner circles of political power
2
a
: of or relating to the mind or spirit
the inner life
b
: existing as an often repressed part of one's psychological makeup
inner child
inner artist
inner
noun
innerly
adverb
Examples of inner in a Sentence
She led the guests to an inner room.
the inner face of the arch
the inner lining of the jacket
listening to her inner voice
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Selome Hailu, Variety, 8 Aug. 2025
The asteroid is a rare example of an A-type asteroid, which are typically found in the inner asteroid belt and have a reddish spectrum with a strong chemical fingerprint of the mineral olivine.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Pairing this inner compass with an abundance mindset transforms how nonprofits approach both challenges and opportunities.
—Yujia Zhu, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
The narrative might be summarized like this: supernatural Taylor Swift-type kills evil spirits while struggling with her own inner demons.
—Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 8 Aug. 2025
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inner
adjective
in·ner
ˈin-ər 
1
a
: situated farther in
inner room
b
: being near a center especially of influence
an inner circle of advisors
2
: of or relating to the mind or spirit
inner peace
innerly
adverb
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