Meaning
externally
- on or from the outside; in outward appearance
In a sentence
L'edificio è stato completamente restaurato sia internamente che esternamente.
The building was completely restored both internally and externally.
Questo medicinale va applicato solo esternamente sulla cute integra.
This medication must be applied only externally on unbroken skin.
Esternamente sembrava calmo, ma dentro provava una forte ansia.
On the outside he seemed calm, but inside he felt severe anxiety.
Usage notes
- Formed from the feminine adjective 'esterna' + '-mente'.
- The opposite adverb is 'internamente' (internally).