exterior Definition
- 1the outer surface or structure of something
- 2the outside of a building
- 3the external appearance of someone or something
Using exterior: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "exterior" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The exterior of the house needs to be repainted.
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The car's exterior was damaged in the accident.
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The exterior of the building is very impressive.
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She maintained a calm exterior despite feeling nervous.
exterior Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for exterior
- facade
- appearance
- outside
- surface
- shell
Antonyms for exterior
- interior
- inside
Idioms Using exterior
keep up appearances (on the exterior)
to maintain a certain image or impression, especially one that is false or misleading
Example
Despite their financial troubles, they tried to keep up appearances on the exterior by continuing to go out to expensive restaurants and buying designer clothes.
exterior motive
a hidden reason or agenda behind someone's actions or words
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I think he has an exterior motive for being so nice to us. He probably wants something from us.
exterior shot
a shot in a film or TV show that shows the outside of a building or location
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The exterior shot of the castle was breathtaking.
Phrases with exterior
exterior angle
the angle between any side of a polygon and the extended adjacent side
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The sum of all exterior angles of a polygon is 360 degrees.
exterior design
the process of designing the outer appearance of a building or object
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The company hired an expert in exterior design to improve the look of their products.
exterior lighting
lighting used to illuminate the outside of a building or landscape
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The exterior lighting of the hotel created a beautiful ambiance at night.
Origins of exterior
from Latin 'exterius', meaning 'outer'
Summary: exterior in Brief
The term 'exterior' [ɪkˈstɪəriər] refers to the outer surface or structure of something, such as the outside of a building or the external appearance of someone or something. It can also refer to specific concepts like 'exterior angle' and 'exterior design.' Idioms like 'keep up appearances (on the exterior)' and 'exterior motive' denote hidden agendas or impressions. The term is often used in formal contexts, with synonyms like 'surface' and 'facade.'
