Of a location: affording an extensive prospect or view; elevated, high, lofty. Of a view: extensive, far-reaching. Also figurative and in extended…

poetic. Of heights, etc.: affording or giving a wide or extensive view. Cf. speculation, n. 2c.

Suitable for observation or watching; speculatory. Chiefly poetic.

Affording a wide prospect.

Serving for observation; affording an outlook or view.

Of or relating to natural scenery; characterized by or providing attractive or picturesque scenery. Cf. scenery, n. 3a.

U.S. Of places: Open to the view; that may be seen from a distance; commanding a wide prospect.

Commanding or allowing a view of the whole surrounding region or area.

A view to the rear. Chiefly attributive, esp. in rearview mirror: a mirror inside a motor vehicle, typically mounted in the top centre of the…