inner man
a person's spiritual or intellectual being.
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.
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 MawsonNor was the inner man of Elijah so fed, but the outer only; which might also for want of that food have perished.
The Confessions of Saint Augustine | Saint AugustineThe daintily served meal satisfied the inner man, and he did not notice that she ate but little.
The White Shield | Myrtle ReedMiss 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
a man's mind, soul, or nature
jocular the stomach or appetite
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