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exterior definition

ex·teri·or (ek stir′ē ər, ik-)

adjective

    1. on the outside; outer; outermost an exterior wall
    2. to be used on the outside exterior paint
  2. originating outside; acting or coming from without exterior forces

Etymology: L, compar. of exter, exterus, on the outside: see external

noun

  1. an outside or outside surface
  2. an outward appearance a misleading exterior
  3. ☆ a picture, view, stage setting, etc. of a scene outdoors

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exterior Synonyms

exterior

modif.

outer, outlying, outermost, surface; see outer, outside.


exterior

n.

surface, covering, visible portion; see outside 1.


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exterior Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • building: Work is also being carried out to explore the exterior of the building.

Converse of object

  • whitewash: Little evidence of phasing for this building and the whitewashed exterior only serves to hinder the assessment.

Adjective modifier

  • gruff: Underneath his reserve and gruff, blokey exterior, Colin was damaged and vulnerable.

Modifies a noun

  • styling: The exterior styling is one of pure classic style that makes any owner simply burst with pride.

Noun used with modifier

  • aluminum: Silver and Black teams complement the all-new pimpled brushed aluminum exterior.
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