exterior
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /ɪkˈstɪəriər/
KK: /ɪkˈstɪrɪər/
adjective
Definition
Relating to the outside or outer part of something.
Example
The exterior of the building was painted a bright color.
Conversation
Have you seen the new exterior design of that cafe downtown?
Yeah, it looks really modern and inviting!
I love how they used bright colors for the exterior walls.
Definitely! It makes the place stand out even more.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
outer
external
outward
Antonyms
interior
internal
inner
noun
Definition
The outside part or surface of something, such as a building or object.
Example
The exterior of the house was painted a bright blue.
Conversation
Have you seen the exterior of that new café downtown?
Yeah, it looks really modern and inviting!
I love how they designed the exterior with all those plants.
Root Explanation
**Exterior** → It is formed from "ex-" (meaning out of or from) and "terior" (from Latin *terius*, meaning outer or further). The word "exterior" refers to something that is situated on the outside or outer part.
Memory Tip
Think of something that is 'from outside' ('ex-') and 'further out' ('terior') — that's why exterior means the outer part.
Visually Confused Words
exercitor