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panoramic

American  
[pan-uh-ram-ik, -rah-mik-] / ˌpæn əˈræm ɪk, -ˈrɑ mɪk- /

adjective

  1. (of a view) wide and unobstructed, so as to take in an extensive area in all directions.

    In the north of Israel, along the spectacular mountain ranges whose panoramic views include the Sea of Galilee, sits the ancient city of Safed.

  2. affording such a view.

    This floating luxury resort will contain a marine park, underwater galleries, and a central tower with a panoramic restaurant.

  3. of, relating to, or producing an extended pictorial or photographic representation of a landscape or other scene, often exhibited on the interior wall of a round room or made to pass continuously before the viewer.

    Guayasamn’s vast, panoramic murals will probably be among the painter’s best-remembered works.

    This phone doesn't include a panoramic lens; instead, it uses software to stitch together multiple photos into a single, large image.

  4. of, relating to, or giving a description of a continuously changing narrative, series of unfolding events, development of thought in a certain field, etc..

    This course offers a panoramic survey of the Islamic societies of the Middle East and North Africa from their origins to the present day.


Other Word Forms

  • panoramically adverb

Etymology

Origin of panoramic

panoram(a) ( def. ) + -ic ( def. )

Example Sentences

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Helen Coyne, 72, has a flat in one of them, Alnmouth, with panoramic, ever-changing views of another of Northumberland's seemingly endless beaches.

From BBC

When Post bought the property, it featured 12,700 square feet of space, a pool, a wine cellar, a basketball court, and panoramic mountain views.

From MarketWatch

A listing on the Rightmove website described the island as set in an "expansive and unspoilt landscape with uninterrupted panoramic views" across the coastline and mountains in Eryri National Park.

From BBC

The big rig has a panoramic, wraparound windshield providing exceptional visibility and a futuristic appearance.

From Los Angeles Times

The primary suite is nothing short of luxury thanks to its French doors that open up to a private deck that offers panoramic views to the southwest, a walk-in closet, and an updated bathroom.

From MarketWatch