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outwardly

/ˈaʊtwədli/

Meanings
  • adjective

    Relating to or occurring on the outside; external.

  • adjective

    Given or expressed in a way that can be observed by others.


Pronunciation
  1. /ˈaʊtwədli/



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Synonyms

apparently , superficially , to all appearances
Rhymes
Words rhyming with outwardly
wardly , gardely , marley
Variants
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outwardly
Etymology
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Outwardly comes from the Old English word 'utweard' which means 'outward' or 'exterior'.


Trivia
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  1. The word outwardly has 8 letters.

  2. Outwardly is a homonym of the word inwardly, which means the opposite, referring to things that are inside or hidden.

  3. In medieval Europe, people believed that the outward appearance of a person or object could reveal their inner qualities or virtues. This belief is known as the 'doctrine of signs'.


Related Concepts
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  1. Appearance: Outwardly is related to the concept of appearance, as it refers to things that are observable on the outside.

  2. Exterior: Outwardly is also related to the concept of the exterior, as it refers to things that are outside or on the surface.


Culture
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Outwardly has been used in literature to describe characters who appear one way on the surface but have hidden emotions or motivations. For example, in Shakespeare's Hamlet, Polonius is described as 'outwardly affable, inwardly distrustful'. In art, outwardly can refer to the physical appearance or representation of something, as opposed to its inner meaning or essence.

How to Memorize "outwardly"

  1. visualize

    - To memorize outwardly, try visualizing a scene where you are observing something from the outside. For example, imagine yourself looking at a tree from a distance.

  2. associate

    - To memorize outwardly, try associating the word with something visual or tangible. For example, you could associate outwardly with the image of an outside wall.

  3. mnemonics

    - To memorize outwardly, try using a mnemonic device such as a rhyme or acronym. For example, you could remember the definition of outwardly as 'observable, utmost, telling, wondrous, appearing, radiant, delighting, yielding'.


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