outlying

/ˌaʊtˈlaɪɪŋ/
IPA guide

Definitions of outlying
  1. adjective
    relatively far from a center or middle
    “outlying settlements”
    synonyms:
    far
    located at a great distance in time or space or degree
Cite this entry
Style:
MLA
  • MLA
  • APA
  • Chicago

Copy citation
DISCLAIMER: These example sentences appear in various news sources and books to reflect the usage of the word ‘outlying'. Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Vocabulary.com or its editors. Send us feedback
Word Family