Synonyms for

Inner

Verb / ˈɪnɜ: / Another word for inner — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

located inside or farther within; internal

Synonyms & similar words

privileged inside outer intimate internal interior interior inside internal inward innermost central core heart deep inland interiorized intrinsic private secret hidden personal spiritual mental emotional psychological

Synonyms by register

Formal

internal intrinsic inherent innate

Informal

inside deep down inward

Literary

inmost heartfelt soulful

Antonyms

outer external exterior surface outward visible

Common collocations

  • inner peace
  • inner strength
  • inner circle
  • inner workings
  • inner thoughts
  • inner child
  • inner self

Word family

noun inwardness
adjective inner
adverb inward

Usage note

Often used to describe abstract concepts like feelings or qualities, rather than physical location. Can sometimes be confused with 'internal' which is more strictly about physical boundaries.

Example sentences

  1. The inner lining of the jacket is very soft.
  2. I need to focus on my inner thoughts.
  3. The inner workings of the machine are very complex.
  4. The inner city has a lot of poverty.
  5. It's important to take care of your inner health.

Quotes

  • The inner fire is the most important thing mankind possesses.
  • The true work of art is born from the 'artist': a mysterious, enigmatic, and mystical creation. It detaches itself from him, it acquires an autonomous life, becomes a personality, an independent subject, animated with a spiritual breath, the living subject of a real existence of being.
  • It is only through the inner liberation of the individual that society will be liberated.

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