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Common collocations with surroundings in American Collocation

surroundings noun plural

US /səˈraʊndɪŋz/

beautiful

attractive
beautiful
delightful
lovely
picturesque
wonderful

This year’s conference will take place in the beautiful surroundings of Exeter University.

peaceful

idyllic
peaceful
quiet
serene
tranquil

It was really great to get away from the hustle of London and relax in such peaceful surroundings.

dramatic

magnificent
spectacular
splendid
stunning

After the service, the reception was in the spectacular surroundings of the banqueting hall of Cardiff Castle.

comfortable

comfortable
cosy
intimate
pleasant

They spent a lot of time in relatively comfortable surroundings.

luxurious

elegant
luxurious
opulent
plush
stylish
sumptuous

All rooms offer extreme comfort in elegant surroundings.

familiar/unfamiliar

familiar
new
unfamiliar

He took to his new surroundings straight away and has become a regular little sun worshipper.

close

immediate
local

If all you want is to relax in the immediate surroundings of the hotel, there’s free admission to a local leisure centre.

experience

absorb
appreciate
enjoy
experience
explore

There is also a restaurant available so that visitors can relax and enjoy the surroundings.

look at or admire

admire
observe

match

be in harmony with
be in keeping with
blend into
blend in with
complement
fit into
match
suit

The Grand Hotel offers genuine service to match its elegant surroundings.

dominate

dominate

Photos can show the way a structure dominates its surroundings.