figurative. Within, in, or in relation to, the mind or soul; mentally or spiritually; = inwardly, adv. 3.

in (in early use also †on) one's heart: in one's inmost thoughts or feelings; inwardly; secretly; at heart. Also (now rarely) in heart. See also in o…

In or from the inmost heart; with deep emotion or feeling; heartily, fervently, earnestly.

figurative. In the inward being; in the mind, soul, or heart (sometimes implying ‘in one's true character as opposed to outward appearance’)…

Inwardly, internally, within; in regard to the inner life or feelings. Also: in a way that touches the heart or inmost part; intimately, closely…

= inward, adv. 2a.

In an intellectual manner; by means of, or in relation to, the intellect; mentally. In later use frequently modifying a following adjective.

In one's inmost thoughts or feelings; in one's true character or disposition; inwardly, secretly; at bottom, at the very core.

As regards the spirit; in a spiritual manner or sense; spiritually. Now rare.

In, or with respect to, the mind or soul; mentally; spiritually; inwardly.

In, or with respect to, the inner nature, mind, or soul; inwardly; mentally or spiritually.

In the manner of a soul. rare.