n. 1. The act of looking out; watch. [ 1913 Webster ] 2. One who looks out; also, the place from which one looks out; a watchower. Lyon Playfair. [ 1913 Webster ] 3. The view obtained by one looking out; scope of vision; sight; appearance. [ 1913 Webster ] Applause Which owes to man's short outlook all its charms. Young. [ 1913 Webster ] 4. The likely outcome, such as is indicated by the present situation; prospects; prognosis; as, the outlook is grim. [ PJC ] 5. The point of view or attitude of a person; as, one's outlook on life is affected by illness. [ PJC ] |