OUTWARDLY: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for OUTWARDLY?

Need another word that means the same as “outwardly”? Find 13 synonyms and 30 related words for “outwardly” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Outwardly” are: externally, on the outside, superficially, from all appearances, to all appearances, as far as one can judge, as far as one can see, as far as one can tell, to all intents and purposes, apparently, ostensibly, seemingly, evidently

Outwardly as an Adverb

Definitions of "Outwardly" as an adverb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “outwardly” as an adverb can have the following definitions:

• On the surface.
• With respect to the outside.
• In outward appearance.
• On or from the outside.

Synonyms of "Outwardly" as an adverb (13 Words)

apparently	From appearances alone. Irrigation often produces bumper crops from apparently desert land.
as far as one can judge	To the same degree (often followed by `as.
as far as one can see	To the same degree (often followed by `as.
as far as one can tell	To the same degree (often followed by `as.
evidently	Unmistakably (`plain’ is often used informally for `plainly. Evidently Mrs Smith thought differently.
externally	(used in reference to a medicine or similar substance) on the outside of the body. The antenna should be mounted externally perhaps on the roof.
from all appearances	To a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (`whole’ is often used informally for `wholly.
on the outside	On the outside.
ostensibly	From appearances alone. The party secretary resigned ostensibly from ill health.
seemingly	So as to give the impression of having a certain quality; apparently. It s touch and go seemingly and she s asking for you.
superficially	Not thoroughly or deeply. The theory is superficially attractive.
to all appearances	To a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (`whole’ is often used informally for `wholly.
to all intents and purposes	To a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (`whole’ is often used informally for `wholly.

Usage Examples of "Outwardly" as an adverb

• An outwardly normal life.
• Outwardly she seemed no different.
• Outwardly featureless modern offices.
• Outwardly it's not a bad-looking car.
• Outwardly, the figure is smooth.

Associations of "Outwardly" (30 Words)

aboveground	On or above the surface of the ground. Aboveground nuclear testing.
away	An away match or win. Wanted to get away from there.
boundary	The line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something. A boundary wall.
casing	The outermost covering of a pneumatic tire. The casings had rotted away and had to be replaced.
cuticle	Hard outer covering or case of certain organisms such as arthropods and turtles. You ve been gnawing at your cuticles.
edge	Ski with one s weight on the edges of one s skis. His voice had an edge to it.
epidermis	The surface epithelium of the skin, overlying the dermis.
exterior	(in filming) an outdoor scene. An ideal spot to film exteriors.
external	Outward features. He enjoyed the solemn externals of religion.
facade	A deceptive outward appearance. Her flawless public facade masked private despair.
facing	The cuffs, collar, and lapels of a military jacket, contrasting in colour with the rest of the garment. Two large front facing windows.
integument	A tough outer protective layer, especially that of an animal or plant. This chemical compound is found in the integument of the seed.
layer	Arrange in a layer or layers. A managerial layer.
margin	A line ruled on paper to mark off a margin. The notations in the margin.
marginal	Of questionable or minimal quality. The cost is negligible less than marginal.
marginally	To only a limited extent; slightly. He s marginally worse than he was.
ostensible	Represented or appearing as such; pretended. The real dispute which lay behind the ostensible complaint.
outer	A shot that strikes the outer. Boots with stiff leather outers.
outermost	Situated at the farthest possible point from a center. The outermost layer of the earth.
outside	Functioning outside the boundaries or precincts of an organized unit. Anne put the outside lights on.
outward	Outwards. Outward pressure.
peripheral	A peripheral device. She will see their problems as peripheral to her own.
rim	Roll around the rim of. The outer rim of the solar system.
rind	The tough outer skin of certain fruit, especially citrus fruit. Curls of bacon rind were left on his plate.
seeming	Appearing as such but not necessarily so. An angry seeming man.
shell	Remove the shell or pod from a nut or seed. Peanuts roasted in their shells.
surface	Rise or come up to the surface of the water or the ground. The row first surfaced two years ago.
thereabout	Near that place. He stayed in London or thereabouts for several weeks.
upper	Situated above another part. The upper stories.