in·ner 
/ˈɪnɚ/ adjective
always used before a noun /ˈɪnɚ/ adjective 1 : located toward the inside of something : not on or at the edge or outside of something
▪ She led the guests to an inner room. ▪ the inner face of the arch ▪ the inner lining of the jacket — opposite outer 2 : not known to or seen by most people
▪ the poem's inner meaning ▪ He wanted to experience the inner workings of the political campaign. [=the parts of the campaign that are only known by the people who work on it] 3 a : of or relating to a person's mind or spirit
▪ inner peace/conflict ▪ his inner life/self ▪ listening to her inner voice ▪ a person's inner beauty
b : existing as a part of a person's character
▪ He's trying to get in touch with his inner artist. [=the part of his character that is artistic]
▪ She led the guests to an inner room. ▪ the inner face of the arch ▪ the inner lining of the jacket — opposite outer
▪ the poem's inner meaning ▪ He wanted to experience the inner workings of the political campaign. [=the parts of the campaign that are only known by the people who work on it]
▪ inner peace/conflict ▪ his inner life/self ▪ listening to her inner voice ▪ a person's inner beauty
b : existing as a part of a person's character
▪ He's trying to get in touch with his inner artist. [=the part of his character that is artistic]
