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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Nik Miles, Robb Report, 8 Apr. 2025
But there have also been moments that reawakened his inner child, who is, of course, a diehard ‘Sawx’ fan.
—Gabrielle Starr, Hartford Courant, 6 Apr. 2025
Tillman writes for grown-ups, but the kind who are constantly tending to their inner children.
—Alexandra Jacobs, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2025
But the delight of these huggable toys coincides with other notable trends, beyond just a desire for comfort or to reconnect with an inner child.
—Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 6 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for inner
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“Inner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inner. Accessed 16 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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