Synonyms of outlying

outlying

adjective

as in isolated

far away from the center of a place

The family lives in an outlying area of the city.

the country's outlying islands

Synonyms & Similar Words

• isolated
• secluded
• remote
• out-of-the-way
• apart
• obscure
• odd
• nowhere
• secret
• distant
• lonesome
• retired
• devious
• sequestered
• far-flung
• far-off
• away
• deep
• removed

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• adjacent
• contiguous
• adjoining
• nearby
• near
• close
• nigh

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of outlying

Key highlights of the exercise included joint training in outlying island defense scenarios, with enhanced focus on expeditionary advanced base operations—referring to the use of mobile forces from austere, temporary locations ashore or inshore in a maritime area. —Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024

She’s also witnessed the downside to the area’s development: an exodus of a diverse community of residents to outlying areas. —Sofia Celeste, WWD, 5 Dec. 2024

The first Japanese test flight of its five-seat Prosperity eVTOL aircraft is part of a longer-term plan to link electric aircraft to outlying coastal areas with aging infrastructure and poor transportation hubs. —Daniel Cote, Robb Report, 3 Dec. 2024

And for the first time in 20 years, Fresno County, which includes the city of Fresno and outlying areas, supported a Republican for president. —Orlando Mayorquín, New York Times, 25 Nov. 2024