Inwardly (Adverb)
Meaning
With respect to private feelings; "inwardly, she was raging".
Examples
- Inwardly, she was seething with anger every time someone mentioned his name.
- He smiled at the joke, but inwardly he was worried about the situation.
- When her boss criticized her, she remained calm on the surface, but inwardly she was shaking with fear.
- The celebrity's friendly demeanor hid the turmoil she felt inwardly, struggling to cope with the media's constant scrutiny.
- Inwardly, the student was ecstatic upon hearing the news of his acceptance into his dream college, but he chose not to show it.