inner

[in-er] / ˈɪn ər /

ADJECTIVE

central, middle physically

Synonyms

WEAK

close constitutional essential familiar focal inherent innermore inside interior internal intestinal intimate intrinsic inward nuclear

Antonyms

WEAK

exterior external outer outside physical

ADJECTIVE

mental, private

Synonyms

WEAK

central concealed deep-rooted deep-seated emotional esoteric essential focal gut hidden individual inherent innate inside interior internal intimate intrinsic intuitive inward personal psychological repressed secret spiritual subconscious unrevealed visceral viscerous

Antonyms

WEAK

exterior external outer outside physical

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Welty’s novels and short stories are still celebrated for their richly described landscapes of her native South and their equally vivid view of the inner lives of her characters.

From The Wall Street Journal

Their film wrecks audiences with its exploration of romantic intimacy, grief and the inner lives of artists.

From Los Angeles Times

Camden's rate of persistent absence is higher than both the inner London and national average, with more than one in five pupils missing more than one in 10 of their lessons.

From BBC

"The most convincing scenario is that most of the building blocks of Earth and Theia originated in the inner Solar System. Earth and Theia are likely to have been neighbors."

From Science Daily

He ran a well-oiled machine, with members of his inner circle performing specific roles.

From The Wall Street Journal

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