Synonyms of scene

scene

noun

ˈsēn 

1

as in setting

the place and time in which the action for a portion of a dramatic work (as a movie) is set

the first scene was the kitchen of a fancy restaurant during dinner

Synonyms & Similar Words

• setting
• background
• backdrop
• set
• locale
• scenery
• tableau
• mise-en-scène

2

as in explosion

an outburst or display of excited anger

please don't make a scene while we're at the restaurant

Synonyms & Similar Words

• explosion
• huff
• reaction
• fit
• frenzy
• outburst
• fireworks
• rage
• hysteria
• seizure
• storm
• hissy fit
• blowup
• upheaval
• distraction
• tantrum
• fury
• agitation
• rampage
• eruption
• hissy
• delirium
• indignation
• furore
• uproar
• temper
• furor
• spasm
• paroxysm
• wrath
• pouts
• lividity
• rise
• flare-up
• pet
• ire
• lividness
• spleen
• wrathfulness
• choler
• convulsion(s)
• angriness
• snit
• sulkiness
• irateness
• sullenness
• grouch
• hump
• dander
• sulk(s)

3

as in situation

position with regard to conditions and circumstances

one of the leading figures in the current political scene

Synonyms & Similar Words

• situation
• story
• status
• deal
• picture
• posture
• ball game
• state
• footing
• rank
• standing
• spot
• place
• status quo
• score

4

as in scenery

the array of painted backgrounds and furnishings used to establish the setting in a stage production

helped build and paint scenes for the school play

Synonyms & Similar Words

• scenery
• decor
• set
• mise-en-scène
• backdrop
• background
• property
• prop
• set piece
• drop

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of scene

That call and the dozens of others that police said were placed to 911 reporting that a gunman had entered the school enabled police to arrive on scene just three minutes after the first call, police said. — Liz Kreutz, NBC news, 16 Oct. 2026

The concierge team is well-versed in both the local dining scene and cultural offerings. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Oct. 2026

Often, actors were swapping into scenes moment to moment with Harries. — ABC News, 16 Oct. 2026

Then there's the physical challenges, like for doing a fight scene. — Jeff Spry, Space.com, 16 Oct. 2026

Phrases Containing scene

• make a scene