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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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The trio sat in a private room with panoramic views of the Disney studio lot and surrounding San Fernando Valley where Iger discussed scenarios the board of directors was considering.

From The Wall Street Journal

One of the newest Four Seasons suites includes a private outdoor gym, panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows and a gilded spiral staircase snaking between its four floors.

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Two hours northwest, Mashpi Lodge anchors a vast private reserve and will debut a suspension bridge in April that leads to a panoramic sunset perch.

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Our Midcentury Modern house has a panoramic view of the Pacific.

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She then went to her wraparound balcony, which features several seating areas, flowers, and panoramic views of the city.

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