What does "inwardly" mean?

Inwardly: Toward the center; inward; as, to curve inwardly.

Additional senses

  1. 2.In the heart or mind; mentally; privately; secretas, he inwardly repines.
  2. 3.Intimately; thoroughly. [Obs.] I shall desire to know him more inwardly. Beau. & Fl.

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