outward

Able to be seen or noticed, especially when inner feelings or qualities are different.

• She showed no outward signs of fear.
• His outward confidence hid his doubts.
• Judging by outward appearances, the family seemed happy.

Similar words: visible, external, apparent

Opposites: inward, hidden

Common phrases: outward appearance, outward signs, outward calm

Toward the outside or away from the centre.

• The doors open outward.
• Waves spread outward from the falling stone.
• Turn your feet outward slightly.

How to use it: outward from something (The cracks spread outward from the centre.)

Similar words: outwards

Opposites: inward

Common phrases: move outward, spread outward, face outward

Moving or facing toward the outside of something.

• The seats face outward of the circle.
• The boats moved outward of the harbour entrance.
• The new fence stands outward of the original boundary.

How to use it: outward of something (The path lies outward of the old boundary wall.)

Common phrases: outward of something, outward from something