Relating to the external appearance or surface of something. Despite his outward calm, he was actually very nervous.
Directed towards the outside or away from a central point. The outward flow of the river was strong after the heavy rains.
Concerning the physical or visible aspects rather than the internal or hidden ones. Her outward beauty was matched by her inner kindness.
Going away from the starting point of a journey or from the place of origin. Our outward journey across the desert was exhausting.