outwardly
adverb
out·ward·ly
ˈau̇t-wərd-lē 
1
a
: on the outside : externally
b
: toward the outside
2
: in outward state, behavior, or appearance
was outwardly friendly
Examples of outwardly in a Sentence
The two brothers may be outwardly similar, but their personalities couldn't be more different.
Though extremely nervous, she was able to remain outwardly calm during the interview.
Outwardly, their marriage seemed quite normal.
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Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 24 Feb. 2025
Alford, perhaps given his years on television, appeared outwardly unperturbed and maintained a polished persona throughout the event, which seemed to anger the audience further.
—Jonathan Shorman, Kansas City Star, 24 Feb. 2025
This was a more outwardly liberal family from the West Coast, whereas the Ratcliffs are southern and conservative.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
Many people assume that food insecurity rates peaked in 2020, when those facing hunger became more outwardly visible, Babineaux-Fontenot says, but the problem is now more pressing than ever.
—Solcyré Burga, TIME, 20 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for outwardly
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“Outwardly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outwardly. Accessed 17 Apr. 2025.
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outwardly
adverb
out·ward·ly
ˈau̇t-wərd-lē
: on the outside : in outward appearance
outwardly calm
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