viewpoint

noun

view·​point ˈvyü-ˌpȯint 

plural viewpoints

: a position or perspective from which something is considered or evaluated : point of view, standpoint

The novel is told from two major viewpoints and a number of minor ones …

—Marge Piercy

As with politics, he'd eventually come around to the opposite viewpoint from the one he'd previously advocated and express it just as stridently.

—Irvine Welsh

He began to look at the matter from Claire's viewpoint, and his pity switched from himself to her.

—P. G. Wodehouse

Synonyms

• perspective
• outlook

Examples of viewpoint in a Sentence

The story is told from the viewpoint of someone who grew up during the Great Depression.

Her viewpoint is that of a person who has been in politics for decades.

Recent Examples on the Web

Late in the film, Burns tells the story of the famous quote attributed to Benjamin Franklin from the viewpoint of the woman who prompted it. —Carlo Versano, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025

Trekkers can complete the entire trail over the course of three days, spending nights camping in the wilderness, or do day hikes to the different viewpoints. —Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 21 Oct. 2025

Bardot's viewpoints on issues of the day have landed her in controversy. —Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025

Listening to and understanding all viewpoints helps ensure that decisions are thoughtful, inclusive, and centered on what matters most — helping our students succeed. —Pioneer Press Elections Team, Twin Cities, 16 Oct. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1855, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for viewpoint

• adjoint
• anoint
• appoint
• checkpoint
• conjoint
• disjoint
• endpoint
• gunpoint
• midpoint
• nonpoint
• pinpoint
• standpoint

Kids Definition

viewpoint

noun

view·​point -ˌpȯint 

: point of view