inwardly
Example Sentences
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"I probably didn't show it, but inwardly I was obviously very happy," he said.
From BBC • Aug. 23, 2024
The empire changed enormously during Chinggis Khan’s reign, becoming more inwardly peaceful but also much more materialistic in its tastes.
From Textbooks • Apr. 19, 2023
“Happily” is so inwardly focused that Mark’s magic can’t always touch what’s going on around her and us.
From Washington Post • Apr. 11, 2023
But is the outwardly happy couple inwardly troubled?
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 28, 2022
When the trees were in the full flame of autumn’s fire, Abel wandered aimlessly over the island until the sight of the high color had him glowing inwardly with sensations of yellow, orange, and red.
From "Abel's Island" by William Steig
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