Outward
(adjective)
- Directed away from the center or the interior; external.
- Apparent rather than hidden or obscure.
- 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:
- The outward appearance of the house is deceiving; it's much larger on the inside.
- His outward calm belied the turmoil he felt inside.
- The outward signs of success, such as wealth and fame, can be misleading.
- The outward-facing wall of the building is covered in ivy.
- The outward flow of water from the dam is controlled by a series of gates.