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

Two people were pronounced dead at the scene, and two, in stable condition, were brought to hospitals on the mainland, the Los Angeles County Fire Department said. — ABC News, 2 Oct. 2026

The incident is strikingly similar to a May Times report that detailed how information from the scene failed to result in timely evacuations. — Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026

The Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office Marine Unit took over the search after Sacramento firefighters and police officers cleared the scene, police said. — Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2026

Witnesses described a harrowing scene as Pike continued to talk, breathe and snore after being given the doses. — Victoria Craw, Washington Post, 2 Oct. 2026

Phrases Containing scene

• make a scene