interior

adjective

in·te·ri·or | \ in-ˈtir-ē-ər

Definition of interior

(Entry 1 of 2)

1 : lying, occurring, or functioning within the limiting boundaries : inner an interior point of a triangle

2 : belonging to mental or spiritual life a simple interior piety

3 : belonging to the inner constitution or concealed nature of something interior meaning of a poem

4 : lying away or remote from the border or shore

interior

noun

Definition of interior (Entry 2 of 2)

1 : the inner or spiritual nature : character

2 : the interior part (as of a country or island)

3 : the internal or inner part of a thing : inside

4 : the internal affairs of a state or nation

5 : a representation (as in a play or movie) of the interior of a building

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Synonyms & Antonyms for interior

Synonyms: Adjective

cerebral, inner, intellectual, internal, mental, psychological (also psychologic)

Synonyms: Noun

innards, inside, within

Antonyms: Adjective

nonmental

Antonyms: Noun

exterior, outside

Examples of interior in a Sentence

Adjective

a large car with lots of interior room the novel's characters have plenty of adventures, but their interior lives are never explored

Noun

a black car with gray leather interior the interior of the house They traveled deep into the interior of Australia.

Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective

The interior features lots of wood elements mixed with sturdy fabric. — Sean O'kane, The Verge, "Rivian’s R1S SUV looks like an all-electric Land Rover," 27 Nov. 2018 For a planet like Earth, that has kept the interior hot enough to sustain plate tectonics. — John Timmer, Ars Technica, "Ice volcanoes have likely been erupting for billions of years on Ceres," 18 Sep. 2018 The interior looks remarkably close to being finished, with 10,000 seats downstairs and 6,000 upstairs, the opposite of the BMO Harris Bradley Center. — Rick Barrett, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Milwaukee Bucks season-ticket holders get first look inside new arena," 2 June 2018 It’s been retrofitted with a 350-cubic-inch engine, and the interior looks like a science experiment. — Jason Nark, Philly.com, "Destined for the junkyard, beloved lemons hit the South Jersey track," 11 May 2018 The interior looks like a time capsule: There are black and white portraits of the artsy regulars, sketches by Picasso, and vintage collections line the walls. — Gemma Askham, Condé Nast Traveler, "Gaudí in Barcelona: Our Guide," 3 Mar. 2018 With a lightweight design, low center of gravity, and efficient interior spaces, Bowlus employee Wally Byam eventually took these same features and built the first Airstream Clipper in 1936. — Megan Barber, Curbed, "Aluminum trailer combines ‘30s style with modern amenities," 6 Nov. 2018 Now, the model, designer, and perpetual paragon of Parisian elegance brings them into her home and the interior spaces of other creative Parisians with her latest tome, Maison: Parisian Chic at Home (Flammarion, 2018). — Lindsey Tramuta, Condé Nast Traveler, "Ines de la Fressange and Marin Montagut on How to Achieve 'Parisian Chic'," 1 Oct. 2018 Shimek said, adding that the retailers will then come in and build out the interior spaces to their liking. — Jennifer Van Grove, sandiegouniontribune.com, "One Paseo: Inside the bustling construction site," 12 July 2018

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun

The interior of the Factory 380, located at 380 Third Ave. — Charles Passy, WSJ, "Warhol-Themed Bar Hopes for More Than 15 Minutes of Fame," 3 Jan. 2019 The interiors—like those at any of the Sibuet properties—are spectacular, singular, and seemingly effortlessly achieved. — Corey Seymour, Vogue, "St. Barth’s Is Back—Here’s Where to Go," 30 Nov. 2018 By examining and mapping the interior of Mars, scientists hope to learn why the rocky planets in our solar system turned out so different and why Earth became a haven for life. — Marcia Dunn, The Seattle Times, "Mars touchdown: NASA spacecraft survives supersonic plunge," 28 Nov. 2018 The seismic waves from these wobbles will help planetary scientists decode the structure of Mars’ interior, similar to how ultrasounds show us what’s inside a person’s body. — Loren Grush, The Verge, "Hanging out at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory," 27 Nov. 2018 Known for its seductive dim lighting and sleek, elegant interior, Le Turtle has quickly become something of an LES institution. — Tara Lamont-djite, Harper's BAZAAR, "What to Wear Around One of New York City’s Coolest Neighborhoods," 8 Oct. 2018 Pack your bags for a trip to the interior, Libra, and let yourself be dazzled by all the surfaces of your heart. — Bess Matassa, Teen Vogue, "Monthly Lovescopes September 2018," 1 Sep. 2018 By 2016, nearly 90 percent of new capacity was installed in the interior, which has lower costs than other regions. — L.m. Sixel, Houston Chronicle, "Cost to generate wind power fell by one-third in six years," 13 July 2018 At the Fame Club, in the foothills of the Ural Mountains deep in Russia’s interior, no one judges anyone. — NBC News, "On stage, Russian drag stars leave fears behind," 10 July 2018

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