The outward features of something are the ones that you can see from the outside. Mark was lying unconscious but with no outward sign of injury. see also outwards
Forming the superficial part; external; exterior; opposed to inward; as, an outward garment or layer
relating to physical reality rather than with thoughts or the mind; "a concern with outward beauty rather than with inward reflections" toward the outside; "move the needle further outward!
The outward feelings, qualities, or attitudes of someone or something are the ones they appear to have rather than the ones that they actually have. In spite of my outward calm I was very shaken What the military rulers have done is to restore the outward appearance of order
An outward journey is a journey that you make away from a place that you are intending to return to later. Tickets must be bought seven days in advance, with outward and return journey dates specified. return