out·ward
ˈau̇t-wərd 
out·ward
ˈau̇t-wərd
variants
or outwards
1
: toward the outside
2
obsolete
: on the outside : externally
: external form, appearance, or reality
Synonyms
Examples of outward in a Sentence
Adjective
They showed no outward signs of fear, but they must have been afraid.
She was waiting for some outward expression of his love.
To all outward appearances, their marriage was quite normal.
outward symptoms of the disease
The outward migration of people from the city has hurt the city's economy greatly.
He made a slight outward movement with his right hand.
Adverb
The window faces outward toward the street.
Stand with your heels together, toes pointing outward.
air flowing outwards from the lungs
Noun
never was there in a man such a fine, heroic outward and such a cowardly interior
Recent Examples on the Web
Hedy Phillips, People.com, 21 Oct. 2024
Instead of clear outward signs of multiple genitals, the organs often develop within one of the penises.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 16 Oct. 2024
Saima S. Iqbal, Scientific American, 24 Oct. 2024
But instead of the ends of the hair curling in, Gomez's hair is styled outward.
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 22 Oct. 2024
Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 13 Sep. 2024
Here’s something that borders on miraculous but that scientists in California confirm: The heart emits a magnetic field expanding outward in all directions and returning to the chest in a donut shape.
—Heather Lanier, Longreads, 10 Jan. 2023
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Adjective
Of course, photographers also captured the moment, and the two look more than happy to be on the red carpet together, sharing this rare moment of outward affection for the cameras.
—Hedy Phillips, People.com, 21 Oct. 2024
Instead of clear outward signs of multiple genitals, the organs often develop within one of the penises.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 16 Oct. 2024
Adverb
Another theme of the book seems to be that even small conflicts eventually spiral outward.
—Saima S. Iqbal, Scientific American, 24 Oct. 2024
But instead of the ends of the hair curling in, Gomez's hair is styled outward.
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 22 Oct. 2024
Noun
The armrest pads slide back and forth and can pivot to make adjustments inwards or outwards, plus the armrest height is adjustable with a button located on the underside.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 13 Sep. 2024
Here’s something that borders on miraculous but that scientists in California confirm: The heart emits a magnetic field expanding outward in all directions and returning to the chest in a donut shape.
—Heather Lanier, Longreads, 10 Jan. 2023
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“Outward.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outward. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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outward
1 of 2 adjective
out·ward
ˈau̇t-wərd
1
: moving or directed toward the outside or away from a center
an outward flow
2
: showing on the outside
outward signs of fear
outward
2 of 2 adverb
variants
or outwards
: toward the outside
the city stretches outward for miles
fold it outward
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