English · Word Candidate

outward

/ˈaʊt.wɚd/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: outwards

Sense 1

Meaning · English

Outer; located towards the outside.

Adjective

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

Visible, noticeable.

Adjective

By all outward indications, he's a normal happy child, but if you talk to him, you will soon realize he has some psychological problems.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

Towards the outside; away from the centre.

Adverb

We are outward bound.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

Adverb

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “outward” mean?

Outer; located towards the outside.

Is “outward” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.