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View usage for: (ɪkstɪəriəʳ) Word forms: plural exteriors1. countable noun [usually singular]The exterior of something is its outside surface. In one ad the viewer scarcely sees the car's exterior. The exterior of the building was elegant and graceful. [+ of] Synonyms: outside, face, surface, covering More Synonyms of exterior 2. countable noun [usually singular, oft poss NOUN]You can refer to someone's usual appearance or behaviour as their exterior, especially when it is very different from their real character. According to Mandy, Pat's tough exterior hides a shy and sensitive soul. 3. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun]You use exterior to refer to the outside parts of something or things that are outside something. The exterior walls were made of pre-formed concrete. ...the oven's exterior surfaces. Synonyms: outer, outside, external, surface More Synonyms of exterior More Synonyms of exterior exterior in British English (ɪkˈstɪərɪə) noun1. a part, surface, or region that is on the outside 2. the observable outward behaviour or appearance of a person 3. a film or scene shot outside a studio adjective4. of, situated on, or suitable for the outside exterior cleaning 5. coming or acting from without; external exterior complications 6. of or involving foreign nations Derived forms exteriorly (exˈteriorly) adverb Word origin C16: from Latin, comparative of exterus on the outside, from ex out of exterior in American English (ɛkˈstɪriər; ɪkˈstɪriər) adjective1. a. on the outside; outer; outermost an exterior wall b. to be used on the outside exterior paint 2. originating outside; acting or coming from without exterior forces noun3. an outside or outside surface 4. an outward appearance a misleading exterior 5. US a picture, view, stage setting, etc. of a scene outdoors Derived forms exteriorly (exˈteriorly) adverb Word origin L, compar. of exter, exterus, on the outside: see external Examples of 'exterior' in a sentenceexterior In other languagesexterior British English: exterior / ɪkˈstɪərɪə/ ADJECTIVE You use exterior to refer to the outside parts of something, or to things that are outside something. ...exterior walls. - American English: exterior
- Arabic: خَارِجيّ
- Brazilian Portuguese: externo
- Chinese: 外部的
- Croatian: vanjski
- Czech: vnější
- Danish: ydre
- Dutch: buiten-
- European Spanish: exterior
- Finnish: ulkonainen
- French: extérieur
- German: äußerer
- Greek: εξωτερικός
- Italian: esterno
- Japanese: 外側の
- Korean: 외부의
- Norwegian: utvendig
- Polish: zewnętrzny
- European Portuguese: externo
- Romanian: exterior
- Russian: наружный
- Latin American Spanish: exterior
- Swedish: yttre
- Thai: ภายนอก
- Turkish: dış yapı vb
- Ukrainian: зовнішній
- Vietnamese: ở ngoài
British English: exterior NOUN The exterior of something is its outside surface. In one ad the viewer scarcely sees the car's exterior. - American English: exterior
- Brazilian Portuguese: exterior
- Chinese: 外部
- European Spanish: exterior
- French: extérieur
- German: Äußere
- Italian: esterno
- Japanese: 外側
- Korean: 외부
- European Portuguese: exterior
- Latin American Spanish: exterior
Chinese translation of 'exterior' adj - (= external) [drain, wall]
外部的 (wàibù de)
n (c) - (= outside) [of building, vehicle]
外部 (wàibù) - (= appearance) [of person]
外表 (wàibiǎo)
Definition a part or surface that is on the outside The exterior of the building was a masterpiece of architecture. Synonyms covering aspect shell outside surface Definition of, situated on, or suitable for the outside The exterior walls were made of pre-formed concrete. Definition coming or acting from outside or abroad Synonyms Opposites domestic , internal , intrinsic Additional synonymsDefinition foreign They were afraid of the presence of alien troops in the region. Synonyms foreign, outside, strange, imported, overseas, unknown, exotic, unfamiliar, not native, not naturalized Definition the way a person or thing looks He had the appearance of a college student. Synonyms look, face, form, air, figure, image, looks, bearing, aspect, manner, expression, demeanour, mien (literary) Definition a layer or film spread over a surface We put on the second coating of lacquer. Synonyms layer, covering, finish, skin, sheet, coat, dusting, blanket, membrane, glaze, film, varnish, veneer, patina, lamination |