Outward (adjective)

  1. Directed away from the center or the interior; external.
  2. Apparent rather than hidden or obscure.
  3. Of, relating to, or situated on the outer surface or part; exterior.

Origin:

From middle english outward, utward, utewarde, from old english ūtweard (“outward, external”), from ūt (“out”) + weard (“-ward”).

Examples:

  1. The outward appearance of the house is deceiving; it's much larger on the inside.
  2. His outward calm belied the turmoil he felt inside.
  3. The outward signs of success, such as wealth and fame, can be misleading.
  4. The outward-facing wall of the building is covered in ivy.
  5. The outward flow of water from the dam is controlled by a series of gates.
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