inwardness
(-nis)
noun
- the inner nature, essence, or meaning
- the quality or state of being inward
- depth of thought; insight and sensitivity
- intimacy; familiarity (with)
- introspection
- reticence
Origin:
ME inwardnesse
See inwardness in American Heritage Dictionary 4
noun- Intimacy; familiarity.
- Preoccupation with one's own thoughts or feelings; introspection.
- The intrinsic or indispensable properties of something; essence.
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