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Outlook

/ˈaʊtˌlʊk/ · noun

Meaning

A place from which something can be viewed..

Definitions by Sense

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

Example Sentences

Perched on the edge of the cliff was a hidden outlook.
This fetched tears from the innocent eyes, those Caſements and out-looks of the tender heart of our Lord Jeſus, vvho beholding the City Jeruſalem vvept over it, […]
Fully air-conditioned and fluorescently lit, it is strikingly decorated and there is a magnificent outlook through the wide windows.
He has a positive outlook on life.
The outlook for temperature rises is worrying.
1610, Gervase Markham, Markhams Maister-peece, or, What Doth a Horse-man Lack? London, Chapter 103 “Certaine speciall Notes to be obserued in buying of a horse,” pp. 204-205, … marke his colour and his shape, that is to say, a comely well proportioned head, with an outlooking eye, good well raised shoulders, and a thicke large breast …
This old man with the ſythe, olde father Tyme they call, / And hir his daughter Trueth, which holdeth yonder Booke, / Whome he out of his rocke hath brought forth to vs all, / From whence this many yeares ſhe durſt not once out looke.
A Towre [...] is, or ought to be [...] mounted with bulwarks, towred with turrets, battailed for out-looking artillerie, enclosed with ditches [...]

Synonyms for outlook

vantage pointoverlookprospectattitudeopinionperspectivepoint of viewviewpointstandpointexpectationprognosislook outoutstareface downbrowbeatovercomementalitylookout

Antonyms for outlook

Related Words

prospectlookoutmentalityexpectationviewpointperspectivestandpointvistaviewspeculationopticalsightvisionlookingcontextappearancetrendsummaryoverviewinsight

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does outlook mean?

Outlook means A place from which something can be viewed..

What is a synonym for outlook?

Common synonyms include vantage point, overlook, prospect, attitude.

What is the opposite of outlook?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use outlook in a sentence?

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

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