exterior

[ɪkˈstɪəriər]

exterior Definition

• 1. the outer surface or structure of something
• 2. the outside of a building
• 3. the 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!

• Example

  The exterior of the house needs to be repainted.

• Example

  The car's exterior was damaged in the accident.

• Example

  The exterior of the building is very impressive.

• Example

  She maintained a calm exterior despite feeling nervous.

exterior Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for exterior

• outside
• surface
• shell
• facade
• appearance

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

  Example

  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

  Example

  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

  Example

  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

  Example

  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

  Example

  The exterior lighting of the hotel created a beautiful ambiance at night.

Origins of exterior

from Latin 'exterius', meaning 'outer'

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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.'