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outwardly

UK
/ˈaʊt.wəd.li/
US
/ˈaʊt.wɚd.li/

Translations

outwardlyadverb
UK
/ˈaʊt.wəd.li/
US
/ˈaʊt.wɚd.li/
extérieurementPour décrire l'apparence extérieure ou la manière dont quelque chose se présente.
Outwardly, she seemed calm and collected, but inside she was very nervous.
Extérieurement, elle semblait calme et posée, mais intérieurement elle était très nerveuse.
en apparenceS'emploie surtout quand l'apparence extérieure contraste avec la réalité ou les sentiments réels.
Outwardly, he remained cheerful, though he was worried.
En apparence, il restait joyeux, bien qu'il fût inquiet.
Additional translations
vers l'extérieurPour indiquer une direction vers l'extérieur.
Synonyms
externally
superficially
outward
on the surface
apparently

Definitions

outwardlyadverb
In a way that relates to how someone or something appears on the outside, often contrasting with the true or inner nature.
Outwardly, she seemed calm and collected, but inside she was very nervous.
Toward or on the outside; externally.
The seeds are housed inwardly and protected outwardly by the hard shell.
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