inner beauty

Charm beneath skin

Inner beauty refers to qualities of character, personality, and spirit rather than physical appearance—kindness, integrity, warmth, humor.

The phrase often appears in contexts contrasting it with outer beauty: She wasn't conventionally attractive, but her inner beauty shone through.

Sometimes used earnestly, sometimes as a consolation prize for those deemed physically plain.

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heart of gold · warmth · radiance · character · compassion · authenticity · glow · depth · gentleness · heart · pure heart · spirit · humility · elegance · purity · good nature · tenderness · sincerity

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Opposites
location of beauty

inner beautyouter beauty

Visible physical attractiveness

physical beauty · physical attractiveness · good looks · aesthetic appeal · handsomeness

moral character

inner beautyrotten core

wickedness · cruelty · malice · viciousness · cold-heartedness

moral-aesthetic valence

inner beautyrotten core

black heart · spiritual emptiness · hollowness · baseness · wickedness

Family

inner, beauty, inward, inwardly, inwards, inmost, innermost, beautiful, beautifully

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G