inwardly

Example Sentences

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Cooper, do you see your character here as an extension of what you were doing in “Licorice Pizza”? It’s this guy who outwardly has a lot of game, but then inwardly is struggling.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 6, 2025

"I'm inwardly happy, but if there was a game next week it would be a tough review and there would be a lot of things to improve."

From BBC • Nov. 24, 2024

The empire changed enormously during Chinggis Khan’s reign, becoming more inwardly peaceful but also much more materialistic in its tastes.

From Textbooks • Apr. 19, 2023

“Happily” is so inwardly focused that Mark’s magic can’t always touch what’s going on around her and us.

From Washington Post • Apr. 11, 2023

“Just as long as it gets me to sleep,” said Cluny, smiling inwardly.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques