adj
inward
IHN-wuhd
adj
1
Located on or facing the inside; internal.
"The door has an inward curve near the handle."
2
Relating to a person's private thoughts or feelings rather than outward behaviour.
"She kept up a cheerful appearance despite her inward doubts."
How to Use Inward
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishFacing or relating to the inside — either physically, or in terms of private thoughts and feelings.
Common pairings
inward thoughts
turn inward
inward-facing
Word Forms
more inward comparative, inwards plural, most inward superlative
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The door has an _____ curve near the handle.