INWARD Synonyms: 74 Similar and Opposite Words

inward

adjective

ˈin-wərd

Definition of inward

as in inner

situated farther in moved towards the inward room for more privacy

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as in close

closely acquainted he's more inward with the president than most members of the cabinet

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Recent Examples of inward This inward, reflective energy will be around longer than usual as Mercury slows to a station retrograde in Cancer on June 29, extending its stay there all the way into early August. — Kirah Tabourn, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 May 2026 Aaron Rai handled the tougher pins and made four birdies on his inward nine Friday for a 4-under 67, giving him a one-shot lead over Presidents Cup captain Brandt Snedeker and Mark Hubbard in the Myrtle Beach Classic. — ABC News, 8 May 2026 This force pushes outward, counteracting the inward pull of gravity. — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 4 Apr. 2026 The inward beauty, the soaring moments, the perfection of electronic effects grab me on every listen. — Liza Lentini, SPIN, 3 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for inward

Recent Examples of Synonyms for inward

Adjective

Once excavation is finished, crews can remove the backup system and inner shield while leaving the outer shell behind as permanent tunnel support.

— Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 31 Aug. 2026
Each represents a link in a chain, a continuously evolving but mystically consistent method of shaping, presenting, and expressing sound, using its physical properties to map out an inner emotional space.

— Reed Jackson, SPIN, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of inner

Adjective

California Cruise is even closer than expected, with deliveries slated to begin next year.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2026
The success of this trial was possible through the close and constructive cooperation between the participating German Air Force organisations, the exercise management team and the expert teams from Rheinmetall Air Defence and Hensoldt.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of close

Adjective

A day on the dock means less work for the exterior team and twice as much work for the interior team, who has to keep the guests entertained.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 1 Sep. 2026
The atrium runs from the aft cockpit to the main salon, creating a single architectural volume between the interior and exterior and the main and lower decks.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of interior

Adjective

With Diane Lane narrating from Eleanor’s journals during that time, Making Marie Antoinette transcends a behind-the-scenes special and becomes a much more intimate look into the artistry of a mother and daughter in conversation with each other.

— Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 2 Sep. 2026
And given the intimate size of the hotel, expect to drink a few too many G&Ts with them once evenings swing around.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of intimate

Adjective

Mayor Zohran Mamdani said an internal investigation will be conducted and that the body-camera footage will be released to the public.

— Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026
Mamdani applauded police for stopping the attack but said an internal investigation would be conducted.

— Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of internal

Adjective

The point is to make the brand’s Parisian identity travel throughout its 56 markets without turning it into a collection of familiar cues and clichés.

— Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026
In the campaign video, Kelce arrives at New York’s iconic The Plaza Hotel and greets a few familiar A-list faces before heading to his room to relax with an adorable, fluffy white dog.

— Allison DeGrushe, StyleCaster, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of familiar

Adjective

Schubert and the law enforcement agencies that fall under her jurisdiction appear to be bosom buddies.

— Monique Judge, The Root, 15 May 2018
Jim Hamre and Zack Willhoite were also bosom buddies in their passion for public transportation who had excitedly awaited the day higher-speed trains could zip through their home turf.

— Washington Post, Washington Post, 20 Dec. 2017

Definition of bosom

Adjective

Dow stood with three tattooed and shirtless jumpers, weaving white paracord through hooks in the canvas and cinching it tight.

— M. R. O’Connor, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026
Given the tight timeframe before the election, Sher is seeking both temporary relief and an interim injunction in the petition to ensure eligible citizens are not disenfranchised while bureaucratic procedures are reviewed.

— Natasha Mozgovaya, Sun Sentinel, 31 Aug. 2026