Designating a view of something from above, (in early use) esp. a panoramic view of a landscape from a high vantage point. Also of an image…

Of, relating to, or of the nature of a panorama.

Of the nature of or relating to a panopticon; in which all can be seen.

= panoramic, adj.

= panoptic, adj.

Designating, or taken by, a panoramic camera.

Of a cinema screen: having a greater sideways extent than normal; subtending a large angle at the audience. Similarly of a view. Also figurative.