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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Besides Obama and Bill Clinton, former President George W. Bush, who has not been outwardly critical of Trump, will be at the swearing-in ceremony.
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David Faris, Newsweek, 19 Jan. 2025
But the former president’s divisive politics meant the outwardly liberal-leaning fashion industry often kept his wife at arm’s length.
—Leah Dolan, CNN, 18 Jan. 2025
All three men have either suggested Democrats have gone too far in promoting transgender rights or have outwardly stated men should not participate in women’s sports.
—Rachel Schilke, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 14 Jan. 2025
The internal struggle to remain strong for the family and community often leads to silently carrying emotional weight while outwardly uplifting others.
—Essence, 10 Jan. 2025
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David Faris, Newsweek, 19 Jan. 2025
But the former president’s divisive politics meant the outwardly liberal-leaning fashion industry often kept his wife at arm’s length.
—Leah Dolan, CNN, 18 Jan. 2025
All three men have either suggested Democrats have gone too far in promoting transgender rights or have outwardly stated men should not participate in women’s sports.
—Rachel Schilke, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 14 Jan. 2025
The internal struggle to remain strong for the family and community often leads to silently carrying emotional weight while outwardly uplifting others.
—Essence, 10 Jan. 2025
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“Outwardly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outwardly. Accessed 31 Jan. 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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