inwardly

adverb12 collocationsAvg. frequency: 5.2
inwardly sigh6.5

To feel a sense of sadness, relief, or tiredness internally, as if one has let out a long, deep breath.

inwardly groan6.2

To feel a deep sense of despair, annoyance, or disapproval internally, as if one were making a low, unhappy sound.

inwardly laugh5.5

To feel amusement internally without making a sound or changing one's facial expression.

inwardly flinch5.2

To have a sudden internal reaction of pain, distress, or disgust without making a physical movement.

inwardly wince5.1

To feel a sudden, sharp sense of embarrassment, awkwardness, or pain without showing it on one's face.

inwardly shudder4.9

To experience a strong internal feeling of fear, horror, or disgust, as if one's body were trembling.

inwardly grimace4.7

To feel a sense of disgust or pain that would normally cause a facial distortion, but keeping one's expression neutral.

inwardly rage4.6

To feel a violent, uncontrollable anger internally.

inwardly curse4.5

To feel and express extreme anger or frustration internally, without showing it.

inwardly seethe4.4

To be in a state of intense, unexpressed anger, as if boiling inside.

inwardly fume4.2

To be extremely angry internally, often over a period of time, without expressing it openly.

inwardly marvel4.0

To be filled with wonder, admiration, or astonishment internally, without expressing it.