1. the quality of being directed toward or focused on one's inner thoughts, feelings, or spiritual life
2. the essential or inner nature of something; intimacy or depth of understanding

Examples

• The poet's inwardness was evident in her deeply personal verses.
• His meditation practice cultivated a sense of inwardness and peace.
• The novel explores the inwardness of human relationships.
• She valued the inwardness of their friendship over social appearances.
• The philosopher emphasized the importance of inwardness in spiritual growth.
• Their conversation had an inwardness that made others feel excluded.