inwardly
/ˈɪnwərdli/
adverb
- In a way that is directed toward the inside or center.
- The petals of the flower curled inwardly as it closed for the night.
- He turned his attention inwardly, focusing on his breathing.
- The door opened inwardly, so we had to step back.
- In one's mind or spirit; privately, not expressed outwardly.
- I inwardly disagreed with the plan but said nothing.
- She smiled inwardly at the joke but kept a straight face.
- He was inwardly nervous, though he appeared calm.
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