panoramic
/ˌpænəˈræmɪk/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌpænəˈræmɪk/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌpa-nə-ˈra-mik -ˈrä-/ (ame, mw)
panoramic — adjective
- panoramicpositive
- more panoramiccomparative
- most panoramicsuperlative
1. showing a very wide scene, or allowing you to see a large area from one position
showing a very wide scene, or allowing you to see a large area from one position
The hotel restaurant has panoramic windows facing the harbor and nearby hills.
collocation: panoramic windows
Shanti took a panoramic photo from the cliff path above the bay.
collocation: panoramic photo
Visitors paused on the roof terrace for its panoramic view of Taipei.
The last tunnel opened onto a panoramic view of farmland.
- expansive
stresses open space, but not always a full visual sweep
- sweeping
often adds a dramatic or impressive feeling to the wide view
- wide-angle
mainly used for photography or lenses rather than general scenery
文法句型
a panoramic view
panoramic windows
a panoramic photo
用法筆記
Usually modifies nouns such as view, window, terrace, and photo. Distinguish from sense 2: this sense describes an actual broad visual scene, not broad coverage of a topic.
2. covering many parts of a subject so the whole picture becomes clear
covering many parts of a subject so the whole picture becomes clear
The documentary offers a panoramic history of migration across the island.
collocation: panoramic history
Gabriela's report gives a panoramic picture of how small shops survived the drought.
pattern: panoramic picture of [topic]
The museum show takes a panoramic look at jazz in Seoul.
Élise wrote a panoramic account of the city's rebuilding after the flood.
- comprehensive
emphasizes completeness more than the broad overview effect
- wide-ranging
stresses variety and scope, often without the image of a full sweep
- sweeping
can sound more dramatic or general, while panoramic suggests a broad overview
文法句型
a panoramic survey of [topic]
a panoramic account of [event]
a panoramic history of [subject]
用法筆記
Usually modifies nouns such as account, survey, overview, and history. Distinguish from sense 1: this sense is figurative and means wide coverage of a subject rather than a wide view you can see.