1
a
: situated farther in
the inner bark
b
: being near a center especially of influence
the inner circles of political power
2
a
: of or relating to the mind or spirit
the inner life
b
: existing as an often repressed part of one's psychological makeup
inner child
inner artist
inner
noun
innerly
adverb
Examples of inner in a Sentence
She led the guests to an inner room.
the inner face of the arch
the inner lining of the jacket
listening to her inner voice
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Developed over two years, the Serpenti Aeterna watch snaking around the wrist features a clasp closure mechanism and signature hexagonal scales etched in the inner contour.
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Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 1 Apr. 2025
In keeping with the tradition of the Ingenieur, a soft-iron inner case shields the movement against the effects of magnetic fields.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2025
Trust that the universe is guiding you on the right path, and allow your inner wisdom to lead the way!
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Apr. 2025
On one occasion, according to the affidavit, the coach allegedly instructed a naked Charles to sit against a wall and spread his legs, completely exposing his genitalia, at which point Thomas allegedly pressed his finger into his inner thigh and scrotum.
—Ben Brachfeld, People.com, 1 Apr. 2025
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Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 1 Apr. 2025
In keeping with the tradition of the Ingenieur, a soft-iron inner case shields the movement against the effects of magnetic fields.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2025
Trust that the universe is guiding you on the right path, and allow your inner wisdom to lead the way!
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Apr. 2025
On one occasion, according to the affidavit, the coach allegedly instructed a naked Charles to sit against a wall and spread his legs, completely exposing his genitalia, at which point Thomas allegedly pressed his finger into his inner thigh and scrotum.
—Ben Brachfeld, People.com, 1 Apr. 2025
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“Inner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inner. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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inner
adjective
in·ner
ˈin-ər 
1
a
: situated farther in
inner room
b
: being near a center especially of influence
an inner circle of advisors
2
: of or relating to the mind or spirit
inner peace
innerly
adverb
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