Outlook

Quick meaning: Outlook is a noun meaning A place from which something can be viewed.

Meaning

A place from which something can be viewed.

More Meanings

1. The view from such a place.
2. An attitude or point of view.
3. Expectation for the future.
4. (intransitive, archaic, literary) To face or look in an outward direction.
5. (transitive, archaic) To look at (someone) so long or intently that they look away; to win or prevail over (someone or something).
6. (transitive, obsolete) To be more attractive than (someone or something).
7. (transitive, obsolete) To inspect throughly; to select.

Example Sentences

He has a positive outlook on life.

The outlook for temperature rises is worrying.

Perched on the edge of the cliff was a hidden outlook.

Fully air-conditioned and fluorescently lit, it is strikingly decorated and there is a magnificent outlook through the wide windows.

Word Forms

• outlooks
• outlooking
• outlooked

Synonyms for outlook

Depending on context, synonyms include overlook, prospect, attitude, opinion, perspective, point of view.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include prospect, lookout, mentality, expectation, viewpoint, perspective.

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