Word
vista
US/ˈvɪstə/
UK/vˈɪstɐ/
Definitions
01a wide view
C1 · Advanced Countable noun Literary
n. a beautiful view of a large area of land, especially one you see from a high place or through a gap.
n. an extensive mental or physical view, especially one seen through a long, narrow opening or at the end of an avenue.
“As we reached the top of the hill, a beautiful vista of the valley opened up before us.”
“The garden was designed so that every window in the house framed a different vista of the rolling hills beyond the estate.”
02a mental vision
C1 · Advanced Countable noun Academic · Literary
n. a mental picture of a long series of events, usually in the future.
n. a mental view of a succession of remembered or anticipated events.
“The new scientific discovery opened up a whole new vista of possibilities for medicine.”
“The treaty opened a new vista of diplomatic cooperation, suggesting a future where regional conflicts might finally be resolved through dialogue.”
Synonyms
Real-World Examples
“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.” 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.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL 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: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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