INTERIOR Synonyms: 94 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

in-ˈtir-ē-ər

Definition of interior

as in internal

of or relating to the mind the novel's characters have plenty of adventures, but their interior lives are never explored

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as in inner

situated farther in was given a windowless interior office

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noun

as in inside

an interior or internal part the interior of the computer was clogged with dust

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Recent Examples of interior

Adjective

The home, built in 1951, has an interior space of 2,088 square feet. — Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 11 Aug. 2026 The interior spaceship set that Sweeney shot was 11 feet tall by 18 feet wide, and only had about four feet of room underneath. — Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 11 Aug. 2026

Noun

Guests wake to misty mountain mornings, wildflower fields, and interiors styled with the same thoughtful touches found in the shop. — Jaha Nailah Avery, Travel + Leisure, 5 Aug. 2026 The interiors, for example, are inspired by the artistry, textures, and colors found throughout ancient Egypt. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 5 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for interior

Recent Examples of Synonyms for interior

Adjective

The charges were dropped pending an internal investigation into an officer who had been placed on administrative leave.

— Marvin Hurst, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
Multiple internal and external compartments keep you ultra-organized; and there’s a dedicated laptop pocket for stashing your computer.

— Rosie Jarman, Vogue, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of internal

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As creatures from Indonesian mythology emerge to threaten his students’ community, Chris and his pupils find their fight extends beyond monsters to their own inner struggles.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 Aug. 2026
Choose the private repair that helps your nervous system finally exhale and reset your inner pace today.

— Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of inner

Adjective

Check the number, ask one practical question, and choose what supports your comfort without adding unnecessary clutter, cost, or mental noise today.

— Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026
Andrew’s research now largely focuses on how brain function is associated with various mental states—in particular, religious and mystical experiences.

— Big Think, Big Think, 6 Aug. 2026

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