adjective

1. having to do with the outside or exterior; outer
2. clearly apparent; observable; visible
3. away from the interior; to or toward the outside
4. having to do with the physical or the body as opposed to the mind or spirit
5. concerning the surface only; superficial

Etymology: ME utward < OE utweard: see out & -ward

adverb

1. away from the interior or from port; toward the outside
2. visibly; openly; publicly
3. Obsolete on the outside; externally

noun

1. the outward part; exterior
2. the material or external world
3. outward form or appearance