outlying

The word “outlying” has 3 syllables: out-ly-ing

It's pronounced as /ˈaʊtˌlaɪ.ɪŋ/

What is synonym and antonym for outlying?

In the thesaurus, “outlying” has 13 synonyms and 3 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for outlying along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for outlying

afar
backwoods
distant
external
far-flung
far-off
faraway
off-lying
out-of-the-way
outer
peripheral
provincial
removed

Antonyms for outlying

central
inner
middle

Meanings of outlying

noun
1. A region relatively remote from a central location.
adjective
1. Relatively remote from some central location.
2. Located outside of some boundary or limit.

Example Sentences

The government provided aid to outlying villages after the storm.
Many people in outlying areas have limited access to public transportation.
The company expanded its services to outlying regions of the country.
Researchers traveled to outlying islands to study rare species.
The hospital serves patients from both the city and outlying communities.

On this page you'll find 16 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to outlying, such as: afar, backwoods, central, distant, external, far-flung, far-off.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.