outlying Meaning & Definition
What Does Outlying Mean?
As an adjective, outlying means Relatively remote from some central location. It can also mean Located outside of some boundary or limit. As a noun, it means A region relatively remote from a central location.
Outlying in Brief
| Part of speech | adjective, noun |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | distant and far |
| Plural | outlyings |
| Comparative / superlative | more outlying, most outlying |
Outlying Definition (Adjective)
- Relatively remote from some central location.
The more outlying villages were never visited by their member of parliament.
- Located outside of some boundary or limit.
When the map was redrawn after the war, our cousin found herself living in outlying territory.
Outlying as a Noun
- A region relatively remote from a central location.
Synonyms of Outlying
Outlying synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Outlying
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Outlying in a Sentence
The more outlying villages were never visited by their member of parliament.
When the map was redrawn after the war, our cousin found herself living in outlying territory.
Word Forms & Grammar
outlying (comparative more outlying, superlative most outlying)
outlying (plural outlyings)
Words That Rhyme With Outlying
Origin of Outlying
From outlie (Etymology 2) + -ing.
Quick Answers About Outlying
Is outlying an adjective or a noun?
Outlying is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is another word for outlying?
You can replace outlying with words such as distant and far. See the full list of outlying synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of outlying?
The plural of outlying is outlyings.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of outlying?
The comparative form is more outlying and the superlative form is most outlying.