outwardly

Meanings

1. 1
   adv

   in outward appearance

   Outwardly, I appeared composed.

2. 2
   adv

   with respect to the outside

   outwardly, the figure is smooth

3. 3
   adv

   Externally or on the outside, or on the surface.

   The terrorist was outwardly a bank clerk.

4. 4
   adv

   Toward the outside

Etymology

From Middle English outwardly, outwardli, utwardliche, equivalent to outward + -ly.