Synonyms of inward
57 similar words · 2 opposite words
Another word for inward is internal. Other synonyms of inward are interior.
Synonyms and similar words for inward
adjectiveNot superficially obvious, inner, not expressed, especially relating to mental or spiritual...
adjectiveMoving or tending toward the inside.
- introitiveTending inward.
adjectiveNot directed toward the outside world, and thus quiet or indistinct.
adjectiveInternal to a particular place or country; not foreign, domestic.
- home
- inland
- intranationalWithin one nation.
adjectiveSecret, private, kept hidden.
- obfuscated
- secludedHidden, isolated, remote.
- veiled
- covered
- concealedHidden.
- darkMarked by or conducted with secrecy.
- dernHidden; secret; private.
- hidden
- invisible
- latent
- nondisplayedNot displayed; hidden, invisible.
- obfuscatoryTending to obfuscate; intended to conceal the truth by confusion.
- obscureHidden, out of sight or inconspicuous.
- obscuredMade hidden, less visible, or dark.
- occluded
- occulted
- secret
- secreted
- silent
- snugClose; concealed; not exposed to notice.
- unapparentNot apparent; not seen on the surface.
- undergroundHidden, furtive, secretive.
- undisclosed
- recondite obsolete
- tect obsolete, rareCovered; hidden.
adjectiveDevoted to spiritual matters, pious, devout.
- devoutfulFull of devotion; devoted or pious.
- heavenly-mindedDevout; heavenly; pious; of pure mind.
- piteousShowing devotion to God.
- Allah-fearingDevoutly Muslim; pious; very Islamic.
- devout
- frumPious, observant; committed to obeying all the laws of Judaism.
- godfearingDevout; pious; very religious.
- godlyDevoted to a god or God; devout; holy; righteous.
- observantPracticing a religion.
- piousOf or pertaining to piety, exhibiting piety, devout, god-fearing.
- practicingParticipating in the rituals and mores of a religion.
- saintedPious, saintly.
- religionary obsoleteRelating to religion; pious.
- sanctimonious archaicHoly, devout.
adjectiveTame.
- docile
- domesticatedSelectively bred to live with or around humans. (of an animal or a plant, especially a pet).
adverbMore synonyms
- withinwardInward.
- inwardsTowards the inside.
Opposite of inward
Meaning of inward
- adjective Situated on the inside; that is within, inner; belonging to the inside.
- adjective Not superficially obvious, inner, not expressed, especially relating to mental or spiritual faculties as opposed to external ones.
- adjective Moving or tending toward the inside.
inward in other languages
Questions about synonyms of inward
- What is another word for inward?
- Inward has 57 synonyms on Word.ws, such as internal and interior.
- What is the opposite of inward?
- The opposite of inward is outward. Other antonyms of inward are outwards.
- What does inward mean?
- Inward means situated on the inside; that is within, inner; belonging to the inside.
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