EXTERIOR Synonyms
There are 3 hypernyms of the word exterior. (close relations)
exteriority
Best Alternative Words for EXTERIOR
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| outside | nounn | |||||||
adjective • relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit • located, suited for, or taking place in the open air noun • the region that is outside of something • the outer side or surface of something adverb • outside a building • on the outside adjective satellite • coming from the outside • originating or belonging beyond some bounds • functioning outside the boundaries or precincts of an organized unit • leading to or from the outside • from or between other countries • unlikely to occur • on or toward an outer edge • (of a baseball pitch) on the far side of home plate from the batter | ||||||||
| apparent | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment • appearing as such but not necessarily so | ||||||||
| covering | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • a natural object that covers or envelops • an artifact that covers something else (usually to protect or shelter or conceal it) • the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it • the act of protecting something by covering it • the work of applying something | ||||||||
| external | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • happening or arising or located outside or beyond some limits or especially surface noun • outward features adjective satellite • coming from the outside • from or between other countries • purely outward or superficial | ||||||||
| outer | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • being on the outside or further from a center adjective satellite • located outside • being on or toward the outside of the body | ||||||||
| outward | adverb, adjectiveadv, adj | |||||||
adjective • relating to physical reality rather than with thoughts or the mind adverb • toward the outside adjective satellite • that is going out or leaving | ||||||||
| peripheral | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
adjective • on or near an edge or constituting an outer boundary; the outer area noun • electronic equipment external to the circuit board that contains the CPU of a computer adjective satellite • related to the key issue but not of central importance | ||||||||
| shell | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun • the material that forms the hard outer covering of many animals • hard outer covering or case of certain organisms such as arthropods and turtles • the hard usually fibrous outer layer of some fruits especially nuts • the exterior covering of a bird's egg • a rigid covering that envelops an object • a very light narrow racing boat • the housing or outer covering of something • a metal sheathing of uniform thickness (such as the shield attached to an artillery piece to protect the gunners) • the hard largely calcareous covering of a mollusc or a brachiopod verb • use explosives on • create by using explosives • fall out of the pod or husk • hit the pitches of hard and regularly • look for and collect shells by the seashore • come out better in a competition, race, or conflict • remove from its shell or outer covering • remove the husks from | ||||||||
| skin | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch • an outer surface (usually thin) • body covering of a living animal • a person's skin regarded as their life • a member of any of several British or American groups consisting predominantly of young people who shave their heads; some engage in white supremacist and anti-immigrant activities and this leads to the perception that all skinheads are racist and violent • a person whose head is bald or shaved • the rind of a fruit or vegetable • a bag serving as a container for liquids; it is made from the hide of an animal verb • climb awkwardly, as if by scrambling • bruise, cut, or injure the skin or the surface of • remove the bark of a tree • remove the skin from | ||||||||
| superficial | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • concerned with or comprehending only what is apparent or obvious; not deep or penetrating emotionally or intellectually • of, affecting, or being on or near the surface adjective satellite • of little substance or significance • occurring on or near the surface of the skin • hasty and without attention to detail; not thorough | ||||||||
| surface | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
adjective • on the surface noun • the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary • the extended two-dimensional outer boundary of a three-dimensional object • the outermost level of the land or sea • a superficial aspect as opposed to the real nature of something • information that has become public • a device that provides reactive force when in motion relative to the surrounding air; can lift or control a plane in flight verb • come to the surface • put a coat on; cover the surface of; furnish with a surface • appear or become visible; make a showing | ||||||||
| visible | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • capable of being seen; or open to easy view adjective satellite • obvious to the eye • present and easily available | ||||||||
| exteriorly | adverbadv | |||||||
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