Adjacent, accompanying, and adjacent are all synonyms for surrounding. Isolated and distant are these antonyms of surrounding. And here are another 31 synonyms for surrounding.
The surrounding landscape is incredibly beautiful.
She enjoyed the surrounding peaceful environment.
The surrounding buildings are all historic.
They explored the surrounding areas together.
| Word | Opposites | Synonyms |
|---|---|---|
| Subordinate | Central, major, chief | Lower-ranking, junior |
| Indispensable | Dispensable, superfluous, non-essential | Essential, crucial |
| Nothing | Everything, something | Not a thing, not a single thing |
| Refreshing | Stale, draining | Invigorating, revitalizing |
| Accountability | Irresponsibility, unaccountability | Responsibility, answerability |
| Handwriting | Typing, printing | Writing, script |
| Breathtaking | Dull, mundane | Spectacular, magnificent |
| Never ending | Temporary, finite | Incessant, continuous |
| Well rounded | Narrow-minded, one-dimensional | Balanced, complete |
| Mesmerizing | Boring, uninteresting | Captivating, enchanting |
| Under | More than, over | Less than, lower than |
| Terrifying | Comforting, reassuring | Horrifying, frightening |
| Survey | Ignore, overlook | Look at, look over |
| Surreal | Realistic, ordinary | Unreal, bizarre |
| Time consuming | Quick, efficient | Lengthy, slow |
| Paramount | Insignificant, minor | Most important, of greatest importance |
| Running | Walking, standing | Administration, management |
| Long-lasting | Short-lived, ephemeral | Enduring, lasting |
| Preceding | Following, subsequent | Previous, prior |
| Talking | Silent, listening | Speaking, chatting |
| Undoubtedly | Possibly, doubtfully, questionably | Doubtless, indubitably |
| Horror | Delight, satisfaction | Terror, fear |
| Measure | Fall short, fall short of | Take the measurements of, calculate |
| Fulfilling | Empty, unsatisfying | Gratifying, satisfying |
| Bound | Free, unrestricted | Leap, jump |
| Amazing | Everyday, ordinary, unimpressive | Astonishing, astounding |
| Understand | Ignore, misunderstand, confuse | Appreciate, recognize |
| Gathering | Scattering, dispersing | Assembly, meeting |
| Seeing | Blind, overlooking | Observing, viewing |
| Surge | Decline, recession | Gush, rush |
| Monitoring | Ignoring, neglecting | Observing, tracking |
| Brought | Took, left. | Carried, delivered |
| Bring | Take, accept | Conduct, escort |
| Earrings | Gloves, necklace | Studs, hoops |
| Misunderstand | Grasp, understand correctly, get the right idea | Misapprehend, misinterpret |
| Misunderstanding | Harmony, clarity, agreement | Misinterpretation, misconstruction |
| Handling | Mishandling, neglect | Managing, operating |
| Occurrence | Rarity, anomaly | Event, incident |
| Finding | Loss, omission | Discovery, location |
| Ordinary | Unusual, extraordinary, unique, exceptional | Usual, normal |
| Eye-opening | Mundane, unremarkable | Revealing, enlightening |
| Treasure | Worthlessness, junk | Riches, valuables |
| Depressing | Uplifting, encouraging | Upsetting, distressing |
| Narrow | Wide, broad, spacious | Small, tapered |
| Setting | Removal, departure | Surroundings, position |
| Cunning | Honest, guileless, naive | Crafty, wily |
| Rewarding | Unrewarding, disappointing, unfulfilling | Satisfying, gratifying |
| Indifferent | Heedful, caring | Unconcerned about, apathetic about/towards |
| Intimidating | Comforting, reassuring | Frightening, alarming |
| Account | Disregard, overlook | Description, report |
| Seeking | Ignoring, avoiding | Searching, looking for |
| Everything | Nothing, none | Each item, each thing |
| Demanding | Easy, effortless | Difficult, challenging |
| Redundant | Essential, necessary | Unnecessary, not required |
| Living | Dead, obsolete, extinct | Livelihood, income |