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.

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.

belonging or pertaining to external actions or appearances, as opposed to inner feelings, mental states, etc.

an outward show of grief.

that lies toward the outside; that is on the outer side; exterior

an outward court.

of or pertaining to the outside, outer surface, or exterior

to make repairs on the outward walls of a house.

pertaining to the outside of the body; external.

pertaining to the body, as opposed to the mind or spirit.

belonging or pertaining to what is external to oneself

outward influences.

that which is external; the external or material world.

outward appearance.

toward the outside; out.

visibly expressing one's inner feelings, mental state, etc.

away from port

a ship bound outward.

Obsolete . on the outside; externally.

adjective

invisible , inward

adjective

apparent , evident , exterior , external , from within , noticeable , observable , obvious , on the surface , open , ostensible , out , outer , outside , over , perceptible , superficial , surface , to the eye , toward the edge , ostensive , seeming , ectad , extrinsic , formal , overt , perceivable , visible