English · Word Candidate

outlook

/ˈaʊtˌlʊk/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: outlooks

Sense 1

Meaning · English

A place from which something can be viewed.

Noun

Examples

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

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

The view from such a place.

Noun

Examples

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

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

look; appearance

NounRegister: colloquial

Examples

How ignorant you are! Admiring the outlook of a same sex person has nothing to do with gay! Some of my male friends admire Andy Lau's and Leslie Cheung's looks quite a lot, but unfortunately, they are NOT gay, not BI, they are totally STRAIGHT!

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “outlook” mean?

A place from which something can be viewed.

Is “outlook” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.