outwardly

Definitions

On the surface or in appearance, as opposed to inner reality.

Toward the outside or exterior.

Examples

Outwardly, she appeared calm, but her hands were trembling with nervous energy.

The building looked outwardly identical to the others on the street, despite the extensive renovations inside.

Synonyms

externally superficially ostensibly apparently on the surface visibly to all appearances

Antonyms

inwardly internally privately secretly deep down intrinsically at heart