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

Today, there are a few specific exterior design styles that were seen as outdated relatively recently but are now returning to popularity. — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 13 Aug. 2026

Firefighters began an exterior attack and found that the house was not occupied, Garrahy said. — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 13 Aug. 2026

Noun

The largest portion of their budget went toward the structural shell of the house, which consisted of things like pouring the concrete foundation ($32,000), building the exterior ($37,000) and the framing ($16,600). — Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 13 Aug. 2026

Use this solution also to wipe down the exterior of the microwave, the inside of the door, and the microwave plate. — Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Aug. 2026