inwardness

English

noun
Definitions
  • The characteristic of being inward; directed towards the inside.
  • (obsolete) Internal or true state; essential nature.
  • (obsolete) intimacy; familiarity
  • (obsolete) heartiness; earnestness

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English inwardnesse suffix from English inward.

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