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

Choose stones that complement your home’s exterior and the container of your plants. — Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Sep. 2026

These combine interior and exterior figurative imagery from the tropical foliage and vibrant cityscapes around her, but can appear torn and fragmented. — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 23 Sep. 2026

Noun

The homes, mostly clad in wooden exteriors, none more than two stories high, are scattered along 10 miles of coastline about 100 miles north of San Francisco. — Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026

Upping Your Home’s Curb Appeal With Minimal Effort Beyond aesthetics, maintaining your exterior can be thought of as a contribution to your community. — Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Sep. 2026