panoramic

adjective

pan·​o·​ram·​ic ˌpa-nə-ˈra-mik 

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: 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 of panoramic

• comprehensive
• full
• extensive

Examples of panoramic in a Sentence

a panoramic look at America's fascination with the automobile

Recent Examples on the Web

In each, there’s a bed tucked into the head of the trailer, surrounded by panoramic windows that frame the mountains. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026

The historic hilltop Fortress of San Leo affords visitors panoramic views of the valleys below. — Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026

Travelers can choose from multiple classes and enjoy panoramic dome cars, social onboard experiences, and seasonal scenery year-round. — Maryam Siddiqi, Travel + Leisure, 14 Aug. 2026

The open space contains more than 1,000 acres of rolling prairie and panoramic mountain views, according to city officials. — Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 12 Aug. 2026

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