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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He now runs a form of guided meditation involving "ancient sounds that are the origin of the universe and help to bring inner peace and tranquillity", according to his website.

From BBC

She is a brilliant wordsmith, who had a transformative effect in literature by shifting the focus inward using indirect discourse to combine a character’s inner thoughts with the narrator’s voice.

From Los Angeles Times

Mr Ahmed described the inner thoughts running through his head in the lead-up to his actions, which authorities and politicians have said saved countless lives.

From BBC

This season, trenches were everywhere - mostly in the trademark light beige, but some fashion houses decided to add a twist with vibrant inner linings like Celine or different fabrics and colours at Saint Laurent.

From BBC

Driven by inner demons, he destroys all that he loves.

From The Wall Street Journal

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