I. ˈin-wərd adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English inweard (akin to Old High German inwert ), from in + -weard -ward (I)
Date: before 12th century
1. : situated on the inside : inner
2.
a. : of or relating to the mind or spirit
inward peace
b. : absorbed in one's own mental or spiritual life : introspective
3. : marked by close acquaintance : familiar
4. : directed toward the interior
II. adverb
or in·wards -wərdz
Date: before 12th century
1. : toward the inside, center, or interior
2. : toward the inner being
III. noun
Date: before 12th century
1. : something that is inward
2. in·wards ˈin-ərdz, -wərdz plural : innards