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esteriore

exterior, outward

adjective eh-steh-RYOH-reh Rare
Descriptions & Qualities Appearance

Origin: From Latin exterior, comparative of exter (outside).

Also means

outer, external

Usage Note

Esteriore describes what is visible or on the outside, often contrasted with interiore (inner). In everyday Italian it can carry a nuance of superficiality — bellezza esteriore implies only surface beauty. The final -e is shared by both masculine and feminine singular; the plural is esteriori.

Examples

"Il suo aspetto esteriore non riflette il suo carattere."

Natural Translation

His outward appearance does not reflect his character.

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