Definitions
There are 4 meanings of the word
Outlying.
Outlying - as an adjective satellite
Relatively far from a center or middle
Example: "Outlying settlements"
Outlying - as a noun
A region relatively remote from a central location.
Outlying - as an adjective
Relatively remote from some central location.
Example: "The more outlying villages were never visited by their member of parliament."
Located outside of some boundary or limit.
Example: "When the map was redrawn after the war, our cousin found herself living in outlying territory."
Example Sentences
"The outlying areas of the city are less developed."
"We took a trip to the outlying islands for the weekend."
"The outlying villages were affected by the recent flood."
"The outlying regions experience colder temperatures."
"He prefers living in the outlying suburbs rather than the city center."
Word Game Points
Is OUTLYING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, outlying is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
OUTLYING has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.
Is OUTLYING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, outlying is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordOUTLYING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.
Is OUTLYING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, outlying is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordOUTLYING has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.
