Interior (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Situated within or suitable for inside a building; "an interior scene"; "interior decoration"; "an interior bathroom without windows".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The interior design of the hotel lobby was impressive, with high ceilings and intricate moldings.
- The interior decorator had a keen eye for color and texture, and the finished room was stunning.
- The new interior door was installed to separate the living room from the dining room.
- The interior staircase was narrow and winding, leading up to the cozy attic bedroom.
- The interior courtyard provided a peaceful oasis in the midst of the bustling city.
Antonyms
Meaning 2
Inside the country; "the British Home Office has broader responsibilities than the United States Department of the Interior"; "the nation's internal politics".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The interior regions of the country were experiencing severe drought.
- A government agency was established to manage the nation's interior affairs.
- The president's approval ratings were higher outside of the country than within its interior.
- Interior issues took precedence over foreign policy during the pre-election debates.
- In contrast to the urban coastal towns, the interior of the country had largely rural landscapes.
Synonyms
Meaning 3
Inside and toward a center; "interior regions of the earth".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The interior designer carefully planned the layout of the furniture in the living room.
- The geologist studied the interior regions of the earth to learn about plate tectonics.
- The interior chambers of the ancient temple were only accessible through a narrow passageway.
- The country's interior was mostly composed of rolling hills and vast plains.
- The spacecraft's interior was cramped and poorly ventilated, making it difficult for the astronauts to move around.
Meaning 4
Located inward; "Beethoven's manuscript looks like a bloody record of a tremendous inner battle"- Leonard Bernstein; "she thinks she has no soul, no interior life, but the truth is that she has no access to it"- David Denby; "an internal sense of rightousness"- A.R.Gurney,Jr..
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The interior turmoil of the artist was evident in the bold strokes of his painting.
- Her seemingly carefree exterior hid a complex and rich interior life.
- The ancient philosopher believed that the interior universe was a mirror of the exterior one.
- The small, unassuming exterior of the cottage belied the elegant interior design within.
- As a philosopher, he focused on the interior life of the individual, examining the inner workings of the mind.
Synonyms
Meaning 5
Of or coming from the middle of a region or country; "upcountry districts".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The interior regions of the country are harder to access due to limited road connectivity.
- Agriculture is a major source of income for many people living in the interior districts of the state.
- The interior cities are often overlooked by tourists in favor of the more popular coastal destinations.
- The company plans to expand its operations into the interior parts of the country, where there is a growing demand for its products.
- Climate change is having a devastating impact on the interior ecosystems, where rising temperatures and changing rainfall patterns are altering the delicate balance of nature.