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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

exterior Related Forms

ex·te′ri·orly adverb

exterior Synonyms

exterior

modif.

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

exterior Synonyms

exterior

n.

surface, covering, visible portion; see outside 1.

exterior Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • building: Work is also being carried out to explore the exterior of the building.
  • premise: Where dampness causes a defect to the structure or exterior of premises, the landlord still has a duty to remedy the defect.

Converse of object

  • whitewash: Little evidence of phasing for this building and the whitewashed exterior only serves to hinder the assessment.
  • decorate: One: The craze for decorating the exterior of the house.
  • paint: In May 1913, £ 48 had been raised for painting the exterior of the Chapel.

Adjective modifier

  • gruff: Underneath his reserve and gruff, blokey exterior, Colin was damaged and vulnerable.
  • sleek: Her sleek exterior is from the drawing boards of Reymond Langton Design, with Pascal Reymond taking personal charge of the graceful interior.
  • bland: Despite a bland exterior, celery is rich with potential.
  • polished: The Funnel is very robust, being made from high quality stainless steel and has a polished exterior and a satin finished interior.
  • pleasing: Sadly the pleasing exterior of the house along with its mature garden were not to survive for very much longer.
  • stylish: Don't just be dazzled by the stylish exterior, however - a powerhouse lies inside.

Modifies a noun

  • styling: The exterior styling is one of pure classic style that makes any owner simply burst with pride.
  • plywood: The sliding door has had the exterior plywood, which was rotten removed.
  • signage: Signs Express are very experienced in interior and exterior signage for schools and colleges.
  • cladding: Good sound floor, needs some exterior cladding replaced.
  • woodwork: Major works completed with décor, landscaping and exterior woodwork to finish.
  • stonework: Some of the elaborate exterior stonework and interior woodwork reflects Tennyson's description of Arthur's Camelot in Idylls of the King.

Noun used with modifier

  • aluminum: Silver and Black teams complement the all-new pimpled brushed aluminum exterior.
  • aluminum: With an elegant aluminum exterior, the camera features a stylish grip design which comes as standard to the Coolpix range.
  • leather: They are cream colored and contrast well with the lusty dark brown leather exterior.