landscape
1 antonyms and opposites of landscape, grouped by meaning.
Noun — A stretch of land and everything visible in it, especially its scenery.
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How to use landscape
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Dutch landschap, "region, district," via earlier English landskip — ultimately from land + a suffix meaning "shape/state."
Full origin of landscape →Frequently asked questions
What does “landscape” mean?
The word “landscape” means a stretch of land and everything visible in it, especially its scenery. In plain terms, the scenery of an area, a picture of scenery, or (figuratively) the overall state of a situation.
How do you pronounce “landscape”?
“Landscape” is pronounced LANSKAYP (/ˈlan(d)skeɪp/ in IPA).
How do you use “landscape” in a sentence?
Here is “landscape” used in a sentence: “The rolling hills and vineyards made for a stunning landscape.”
What is another word for “landscape”?
Words with a similar meaning to “landscape” include outlook, panorama, perspective, prospect, scene and scenery.
What is the opposite of “landscape”?
The opposite of “landscape” — its antonyms — is portrait.
What part of speech is “landscape”?
Depending on how it is used, “landscape” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “landscape” come from?
The word “landscape” comes from Dutch. From Dutch landschap, "region, district," via earlier English landskip — ultimately from land + a suffix meaning "shape/state.".
Is “landscape” a common word?
“Landscape” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A2 level.
What is the difference between landscape and scenery?
Landscape is the actual stretch of land and everything visible on it, while scenery usually refers to the attractive appearance of that land, especially natural features admired for their beauty. You can describe a flat, dull landscape, but "scenery" implies something worth looking at.
What is the difference between landscape and portrait orientation?
In photography and printing, "landscape" means the image or page is wider than it is tall, while "portrait" means it is taller than it is wide. The terms come from the traditional shapes of landscape paintings and portrait paintings.
What is the difference between landscape and terrain?
Terrain focuses on the physical shape and surface of the ground, such as whether it is rugged, flat, or marshy, while landscape includes the whole visible scene, its features, and often its beauty. Terrain is about the land's form; landscape is about the view as a whole.