Synonyms of exterior

exterior 1 of 2

adjective

ek-ˈstir-ē-ər 

as in outer

situated on the outside or farther out

the house's exterior walls badly need to be painted

Synonyms & Similar Words

• outer
• outward
• external
• outside
• surface
• outermost
• outlying
• superficial
• outmost

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• interior
• internal
• inner
• inside
• inward
• innermost
• middle
• mid
• inmost
• midmost

exterior

2 of 2

noun

as in surface

an outer part or layer

the exterior of the tooth consists of very hard enamel

Synonyms & Similar Words

• surface
• front
• outside
• skin
• facade
• shell
• top
• face
• veneer
• facing
• appearance
• cover
• covering
• mask
• show
• semblance
• disguise
• guise

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• interior
• inside

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of exterior

Adjective

In addition to the rooftop sign, the building’s exterior uplighting was also improved and relit. — Tyler Quattrin, Twin Cities, 7 Aug. 2026

According to the lawsuit, the first bullet hit the exterior brick wall of the building May 9. — Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Aug. 2026

Noun

Designed by Poland's Mini Domy, the Mini House 300 x 700 is based on a double-axle trailer and features similar styling to the firm's previous models, with an attractive exterior finished in metal, and timber accenting. — New Atlas, 7 Aug. 2026

In the front gardens, yellow and red roses bloom to match the houses’ exteriors; in the back, a sunny 4-foot cocktail pool with a natural limestone border awaits guests. — Dakota Kim, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2026