Pronunciation: /ˈɪnwərdli/
adverb towards the inside; internally
A1 She smiled inwardly when she saw her favorite dessert on the menu.
A2 He chuckled inwardly at the joke, but didn't want to offend anyone by laughing out loud.
B1 Inwardly, she was relieved that the presentation went well.
B2 He inwardly debated whether to speak up or stay silent during the meeting.
C1 Inwardly, she struggled with conflicting emotions as she made the difficult decision.
C2 Despite his outward calm, inwardly he was seething with anger.
formal She inwardly contemplated the decision before making a final choice.
informal He inwardly groaned when he realized he forgot his keys at home.
slang I inwardly freaked out when I saw my ex at the party.
figurative The artist's creativity flowed inwardly, resulting in a masterpiece.
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