viewpoint

noun

view·​point ˈvyü-ˌpȯint 

plural viewpoints

: a position or perspective from which something is considered or evaluated : point of view, standpoint

The novel is told from two major viewpoints and a number of minor ones …

—Marge Piercy

As with politics, he'd eventually come around to the opposite viewpoint from the one he'd previously advocated and express it just as stridently.

—Irvine Welsh

He began to look at the matter from Claire's viewpoint, and his pity switched from himself to her.

—P. G. Wodehouse

Synonyms of viewpoint

• perspective
• outlook

Examples of viewpoint in a Sentence

The story is told from the viewpoint of someone who grew up during the Great Depression.

Her viewpoint is that of a person who has been in politics for decades.

Recent Examples on the Web

However, capturing more viewpoints typically increases processing time. —Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 30 Mar. 2026

Another viewpoint is Stedman’s Bluff, which offers views of the Bridal Veil Falls and the American Falls, as well as access to the Nikola Tesla Statue. —Jamie Spain, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Mar. 2026

All these films prioritize the viewpoint of the innocent, and Palestine ’36 is no exception. —Damon Wise, Deadline, 27 Mar. 2026

One of the most recognizable natural landmarks in the world, Niagara Falls offers more than just a viewpoint. —Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 27 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1855, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for viewpoint

• adjoint
• anoint
• appoint
• checkpoint
• conjoint
• disjoint
• endpoint
• gunpoint
• midpoint
• nonpoint
• pinpoint
• standpoint

Kids Definition

viewpoint

noun

view·​point -ˌpȯint 

: point of view