panoramic

adjective

pan·​o·​ram·​ic ˌpa-nə-ˈra-mik 

-ˈrä-

: of, relating to, or resembling a panorama: such as

a

: showing a full or wide view

a panoramic photograph of the Grand Canyon

panoramic views of the water

b

: comprehensive in scope or range of coverage

Once upon a time, surely before the advent of tenure, historians were disposed to write panoramic accounts of an important idea, synthesizing huge amounts of scholarship in a language accessible to nonspecialists.

—Alan Wolfe

… a splendid book, which plays to all its author's best qualities: the encyclopedic yet never oppressive knowledge; the bold panoramic grasp of vast periods …

—Peter Green

panoramically

ˌpa-nə-ˈra-mi-k(ə-)lē 

-ˈrä-

adverb

From this vantage, the house panoramically unfolds as a masterly indoor-outdoor landscape.

—Veronica McNiff

Synonyms

• comprehensive
• full
• extensive

Examples of panoramic in a Sentence

a panoramic look at America's fascination with the automobile

Recent Examples on the Web

Fringed by juniper trees and offering panoramic views of the Peloponnesian coast, Simos captures the essence of a serene Greek island escape 9. —Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025

They are positioned for privacy and overlook panoramic mountain views. —David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 18 June 2025

Lisbon also offers panoramic views from its many hilltops, endless street art and distinctive culture that will sweep you off your feet. —Essence, 18 June 2025

Nearby: Try Jumping Off Rock overlook for a panoramic view of the lake before your swim. —Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 17 June 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1796, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for panoramic

• subthalamic
• aerodynamic
• geodynamic
• haemodynamic
• hemodynamic
• hydrodynamic
• hypothalamic
• photodynamic
• psychodynamic
• spinothalamic
• thermodynamic
• ceramic