| inward | (adjective) relating to or existing in the mind or thoughts | - |
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| (adjective) directed or moving inward or toward a center | Synonyms: inbound |
| (adverb) toward the center or interior | Synonyms: inwards |
| (adverb) to or toward the inside of | Synonyms: in, inwards |
| inwardly | (adverb) with respect to private feelings | Synonyms: inside |
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| inwardness | (noun) the quality or state of being inward or internal | - |
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| (noun) preoccupation with what concerns human inner nature (especially ethical or ideological values) | Synonyms: internality |
| (noun) preoccupation especially with one's attitudes and ethical or ideological values | - |
| (noun) the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience | Synonyms: center, centre, core, essence, gist, heart, heart and soul, kernel, marrow, meat, nitty-gritty, nub, pith, substance, sum |
| inwards | (adverb) toward the center or interior | Synonyms: inward |
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| (adverb) to or toward the inside of | Synonyms: in, inward |