Outwardly

B2 16+

Synonyms of outwardly

Antonyms of outwardly

Collocations of outwardly

outwardly calm
Frequency: 70 %

Although she was outwardly calm, inside she was a nervous wreck.

outwardly confident
Frequency: 60 %

He appeared outwardly confident during the presentation, but he was actually quite nervous.

outwardly polite
Frequency: 55 %

He was always outwardly polite, even in the face of rudeness.

outwardly happy
Frequency: 50 %

Despite her outwardly happy demeanor, she was struggling with personal issues.

outwardly friendly
Frequency: 45 %

She seemed outwardly friendly, but there was something in her eyes that hinted otherwise.

Idiomatic Expressions for outwardly

  • Phrase: outwardly friendly
    Meaning: appearing friendly or welcoming to others
    Usage: He may seem outwardly friendly, but he keeps his true feelings hidden.