vista
- 01 C1 Advanced
a beautiful view of a large area of land, especially one you see from a high place or through a gap.
an extensive mental or physical view, especially one seen through a long, narrow opening or at the end of an avenue.
Simple“As we reached the top of the hill, a beautiful vista of the valley opened up before us.”
In context“The garden was designed so that every window in the house framed a different vista of the rolling hills beyond the estate.”
- 02 C1 Advanced
a mental picture of a long series of events, usually in the future.
a mental view of a succession of remembered or anticipated events.
Simple“The new scientific discovery opened up a whole new vista of possibilities for medicine.”
In context“The treaty opened a new vista of diplomatic cooperation, suggesting a future where regional conflicts might finally be resolved through dialogue.”
Synonyms
“Vanishing towards a perfect blue sky, with summer trees veiling in bright green what might otherwise be dour brick houses, it could be a hyperreal vista painted by David Hockney.”
“In Ithaca, you drive along a procedurally generated road, soaking up vistas of huge windfarms, mountains passes and gorges filled with clean blue water.”