The meaning of INWARD is situated on the inside : inner. How to use inward in a sentence.

inward adjective Of, relating to, or arising from one's mental or spiritual being:

INWARD definition: toward the inside, interior, or center, as of a place, space, or body. See examples of inward used in a sentence.

After the accident, her thoughts began to turn inward (= to her own interests or problems). Fold the outside edges inward.

An inward movement is one towards the inside or centre of something. ...a sharp, inward breath like a gasp. The athlete takes off from one leg from an inward twist.

toward the inside, interior, or center, as of a place, space, or body: The window swung inward on its hinges. into or toward the mind or soul: Let us turn our thoughts inward.

Jul 16, 2025 · inward (plural inwardes) The interior of a given thing innards; guts reasoning, deductive ability

There are 22 meanings listed in OED's entry for the word inward, 11 of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

Definitions of inward adjective directed or moving inward or toward a center “ inward flood of capital” synonyms: inbound incoming arriving at a place or position

INWARD meaning: 1 : of or relating to a person's mind or spirit; 2 : directed or moving toward the inside of something