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

Example Sentences

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The defense secretary is trying to promote at least one member of his inner circle who was previously passed over for promotion several times.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

This isn’t the first time Hegseth has elevated a member of his inner circle.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

You show genuine curiosity in their day, in their inner life and what they’re all about.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

People often become more selective about their relationships as they grow older, focusing more attention on a smaller inner circle of close connections.

From Science Daily • May 31, 2026

He made a beeline to the inner lab where Dr. Achebe and Dr. Carroll had done all his tests.

From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste

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