Collocations for exterior - noun
1. outside of a building
ADJ.
elegant | plain
PREP.
behind an/the ~
Hidden behind a plain exterior is a wonderful hotel.
Hidden behind a plain exterior is a wonderful hotel.
on the ~
There is an abundance of fine sculpture, both on the exterior and inside.
There is an abundance of fine sculpture, both on the exterior and inside.
2. sb''s outward behaviour
ADJ.
bland, bluff, calm, charming, confident, cool, glacial
Her calm exterior hides very passionate feelings.
Her calm exterior hides very passionate feelings.
EXTERIOR + VERB
belie, conceal, hide
His bluff exterior belied a connoisseur of antiques.
His bluff exterior belied a connoisseur of antiques.
PREP.
behind sb''s ~
Behind his cool exterior lurks a reckless and frustrated person.
Behind his cool exterior lurks a reckless and frustrated person.
beneath/underneath sb''s ~
Beneath her charming exterior lies a very determined woman.
Beneath her charming exterior lies a very determined woman.