Word
panoramic
Phoneticspanoram·ic
US/ˌpænɝˈæmɪk/
UK/pˌænɔːɹˈæmɪk/
Definition
adj. showing a very wide view of a large area. You use this to describe a picture or a place where you can see everything around you.
adj. providing an expansive, unobstructed view of an entire surrounding area in all directions. Often describes wide-angle photography or elevated vantage points.
Examples
“The hotel room has a panoramic view of the ocean.”
“We climbed to the top of the tower to get a panoramic photo of the city skyline at sunset.”
“The documentary uses panoramic shots to capture the sheer scale of the mountain range, making the viewer feel small against the vast landscape.”
Examples
simple
“The hotel room has a panoramic view of the ocean.”
contextual
“We climbed to the top of the tower to get a panoramic photo of the city skyline at sunset.”
complex
“The documentary uses panoramic shots to capture the sheer scale of the mountain range, making the viewer feel small against the vast landscape.”
Usage
Typically used attributively before nouns like 'view', 'shot', or 'vision'.
Real-World Examples
“I personally love the tinted panoramic glass roof, which extends all the way back to the standard third row, but some may be put off by the lack of a sunshade.” “Both towers are 68m high, and climbing the 387 steps gives panoramic views of Paris.” “From meeting rooms in the heart of nature to panoramic yet high-tech spaces, there’s plenty of choice for quality business conversations.” Etymology
From panorama + -ic.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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