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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Amy Sterling, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025
Embrace your inner Nancy Meyers and opt for a coastal-leaning, pinstriped photo mat.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 30 July 2025
Yep, that was the tiniest hint at Conrad’s inner monologue.
—Sara Netzley, EW.com, 30 July 2025
Some of her other rituals are less about inner work but outer health: Tracy Anderson Method workouts, tongue scraping, dry brushing, lymphatic body massages, and fascia facials.
—Jessica Cruel, SELF, 29 July 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 4 Aug. 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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