inward
Short definition from Wiktionary
Adjective
- Situated on the inside; that is within, inner; belonging to the inside.
- Not superficially obvious, inner, not expressed, especially relating to mental or spiritual faculties as opposed to external ones.
- Moving or tending toward the inside.
- Not directed toward the outside world, and thus quiet or indistinct.
- Internal to a particular place or country; not foreign, domestic.
- Secret, private, kept hidden.
- Coming from one’s inmost or sincerest feelings; heartfelt, earnest.
- Intimate, closely acquainted; familiar, close.
- Devoted to spiritual matters, pious, devout.
- Tame.
- Internal; applied through the stomach by being swallowed.
Adverb
- Towards the inside.
- Towards one’s mind, thoughts, or internal self.
- On the inside, within, inside.
- In one’s mind, thoughts, or internal self.
- Towards home.
Noun
- That which is inward or within; the inner parts or organs of the body; the viscera.
- The mental faculties or other characteristics not immediately apparent.
- A familiar friend or acquaintance.
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