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

Byrne’s Beckett may be less austere, outwardly and inwardly, than the author’s prevailing image.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 9, 2024

The show had turned him into a celebrity and he received 10 million yen in compensation, but inwardly he still felt shattered and alone.

From New York Times • May 3, 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

I sigh inwardly as I imagine walking into the dining hall, trailed by these three.

From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins