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outlook

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of outlook

1 a high place or structure from which a wide view is possible

  • the cliff-top outlook provides an expansive view of the sleepy village down in the valley
Synonyms of outlook

lookout, observatory, overlook
Words Related to outlook

aerie, crowʼs nest, tower, watchtower

promontory

2 a way of looking at or thinking about something

  • tried to keep a cheerful outlook on life
Synonyms of outlook

angle, eye view, perspective, shoes, slant, standpoint, vantage point, viewpoint
Words Related to outlook

interpretation, spin

belief, conviction, eye, feeling, judgment (or judgement), mind, mind-set, notion, opinion, perception, persuasion, sentiment, verdict, view

impression, take
Phrases Synonymous with outlook

frame of reference, point of view

3 all that can be seen from a certain point

  • the outlook from the tower is spectacular in all directions
Synonyms of outlook

command, lookout, panorama, perspective, prospect, view, vista
Words Related to outlook

landscape, scene, scenery

ken, sight

visual field

Synonym Discussion of outlook

prospect, outlook, anticipation, foretaste mean an advance realization of something to come. prospect implies expectation of a particular event, condition, or development of definite interest or concern.
    • the prospect of a quiet weekend
outlook suggests a forecasting of the future.
    • a favorable outlook for the economy
anticipation implies a prospect or outlook that involves advance suffering or enjoyment of what is foreseen.
    • the anticipation of her arrival
foretaste implies an actual though brief or partial experience of something forthcoming.
    • the frost was a foretaste of winter

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