inner man

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noun
  1. a person's spiritual or intellectual being.

  2. the stomach or appetite: a hearty meal to satisfy the inner man.

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How to use inner man in a sentence

  • Instead of helping men connect with their inner-child, Kunis helps them find their inner man.

    Is Mila Kunis Good for Men? | Danielle Friedman | July 1, 2012 | THE DAILY BEAST
  • Hannam had various occupations, but one was to attend to the needs of the inner man, until the completion of the hut.

    The Home of the Blizzard | Douglas Mawson
  • Nor was the inner man of Elijah so fed, but the outer only; which might also for want of that food have perished.

  • The daintily served meal satisfied the inner man, and he did not notice that she ate but little.

    The White Shield | Myrtle Reed
  • Miss Bryant and the chafing dish together had evolved a rarebit which made the inner man glow with pleasure.

    The White Shield | Myrtle Reed
  • She hurried Jenny on with the dinner so that his father's inner man would be warmed and comforted before Davey arrived.

    The Pioneers | Katharine Susannah Prichard

British Dictionary definitions for inner man

inner man

noun
  1. a man's mind, soul, or nature

  2. jocular the stomach or appetite

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