Ĭn'ward-ly, adv.
adv. 1. In the inner parts; internally. Let Benedick, like covered fire, Consume away in sighs, waste inwardly. Shak.
- In the heart; privately; secretly; as, he inwardly repines.
- Toward the center or interior part; as, to curve inwardly.
- Intimately. [Obs.] “I shall desire to know him more inwardly.” Beau. & Fl.