outwards

Definition

From the interior toward the exterior; in an outward direction.

Etymology

From Middle English outwardes, from Old English ūtweardes; equivalent to outward + -s or out + -wards. Cognate with German auswärts.

Example Sentences

• "Light falling on them is not reflected outwards."
• "Wo be to you scrybes, and pharises ypocrites, for ye are lyke unto paynted tombes which appere beautyfull outwardes: but are within full off deed mens bones and of all fylthynes."