perspective

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of PERSPECTIVE

a way of looking at or thinking about something <whether she was being rude or candid is all a matter of perspective>

Synonyms angle, eye view, outlook, shoes, slant, standpoint, vantage point, viewpoint

Related Words interpretation, spin; belief, conviction, eye, feeling, judgment (or judgement), mind, mind-set, notion, opinion, perception, persuasion, sentiment, verdict, view; impression, take

Phrases frame of reference, point of view

all that can be seen from a certain point <the perspective from the hotel balcony was dominated by the lake and mountains>

Synonyms command, lookout, outlook, panorama, perspective, prospect, vista

Related Words landscape, scene, scenery; ken, sight; visual field

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