outward: Meaning and Definition of

out•ward

1. proceeding or directed toward the outside or exterior, or away from a central point: the outward flow of gold; the outward part of a voyage.
2. pertaining to or being what is seen or apparent, as distinguished from the underlying nature, facts, etc.; pertaining to surface qualities only; superficial: outward appearances.
3. belonging or pertaining to external actions or appearances, as opposed to inner feelings, mental states, etc.: an outward show of grief.
4. that lies toward the outside; that is on the outer side; exterior: an outward court.
5. of or pertaining to the outside, outer surface, or exterior: to make repairs on the outward walls of a house.
6. pertaining to the outside of the body; external.
7. pertaining to the body, as opposed to the mind or spirit.
8. belonging or pertaining to what is external to oneself: outward influences.

1. that which is external; the external or material world.
2. outward appearance.