All outlying synonyms
out·ly·ing
O o adjective outlying
- remote — far apart; far distant in space; situated at some distance away: the remote jungles of Brazil.
- out-of-the-way — remote from much-traveled, frequented, or populous regions; secluded: an out-of-the-way inn up in the hills.
- distant — far off or apart in space; not near at hand; remote or removed (often followed by from): a distant place; a town three miles distant from here.
- faraway — distant; remote: faraway lands.
- far-off — distant; remote.
- far-flung — extending over a great distance.
- backwoods — If you refer to an area as the backwoods, you mean that it is a long way from large towns and is isolated from modern life.
- outer — situated on or toward the outside; external; exterior: outer garments; an outer wall.
- afar — Afar means a long way away.
- external — Belonging to or forming the outer surface or structure of something.
- peripheral — pertaining to, situated in, or constituting the periphery: peripheral resistance on the outskirts of the battle area.
- provincial — belonging or peculiar to some particular province; local: the provincial newspaper.
- removed — remote; separate; not connected with; distinct from.