surrounding (Meaning)
surrounding (s)
closely encircling
Synonyms & Antonyms of surrounding
Synonyms:
- nearby
- encircling
- circumjacent
- connecting
- connected
- embracing
- enclosing
- linked
- peripheral
- attached
- joined
- communicating
- bounding
Antonyms:
- single
- removed
- unconnected
- free-standing
- single
- unlinked
- unattached
- discrete
- distant
- isolate
- noncontiguous
- isolated
- free-standing
- apart
- remote
- nonadjacent
- separate
- farthest
- isolated
- discrete
- unlinked
- nonadjacent
- disconnected
- remote
- disconnected
- removed
- detached
- distant
- apart
- far
- isolate
- detached
- far
- farthest
- noncontiguous
- unattached
- unconnected
- separate
Synonyms:
- flush
- flanking
- close
- abutting
- verging
- nigh
- skirting
- fringing
- touching
- conterminous
- contiguous
- bordering
- juxtaposed
Antonyms:
surrounding Sentence Examples
- The surrounding forest teemed with wildlife, its inhabitants unseen but their presence felt throughout.
- The towering mountains formed a protective ring around the tranquil valley, surrounding it with a sense of seclusion.
- The hustle and bustle of the city surrounded me as I made my way through the crowded streets.
- The aroma of freshly baked pastries permeated the surrounding air, tantalizing my senses.
- The apartment offered a stunning view of the surrounding cityscape, with skyscrapers piercing the heavens.
- The dense vegetation of the jungle surrounded the expedition team, obscuring their path and making progress challenging.
- The walls of the ancient temple exuded a palpable aura of mystery, as if the secrets of the past surrounded their every corner.
- The surrounding clouds cast an ethereal glow on the landscape, transforming it into a scene of ethereal beauty.
- The cozy fireplace crackled merrily, casting a warm glow that enveloped the surrounding room in comforting ambiance.
- The gentle breeze carried the sound of birdsong from the surrounding trees, creating a serene symphony that filled the air.
FAQs About the word surrounding
closely encircling
nearby,encircling, circumjacent, connecting, connected, embracing, enclosing, linked, peripheral, attached
single, removed, unconnected, free-standing, single, unlinked, unattached, discrete, distant, isolate
The surrounding forest teemed with wildlife, its inhabitants unseen but their presence felt throughout.
The towering mountains formed a protective ring around the tranquil valley, surrounding it with a sense of seclusion.
The hustle and bustle of the city surrounded me as I made my way through the crowded streets.
The aroma of freshly baked pastries permeated the surrounding air, tantalizing my senses.