outward meaning and definition

OUTWARD adjective

Definition of outward (adjective)

1. relating to physical reality rather than with thoughts or the mind
   • "a concern with outward beauty rather than with inward reflections"
   • antonym: inward
2. that is going out or leaving
   • "the departing train"; "an outward journey"; "outward-bound ships"
   • synonyms: outbound, outward-bound

OUTWARD adverb

Definition of outward (adverb)

1. toward the outside
   • "move the needle further outward!"
   • synonyms: outwards
   • antonym: inward