scenic

adjective

sce·​nic ˈsē-nik 

also ˈse-

variants or less commonly scenical

ˈsē-ni-kəl 

also ˈse-

1

: of or relating to the stage, a stage setting, or stage representation

2

: of or relating to natural scenery

a scenic view

3

: representing an action, event, or episode

a scenic bas-relief

scenically

ˈsē-ni-k(ə-)lē 

also ˈse-

adverb

Examples of scenic in a Sentence

the scenic beauty of the countryside

Our hotel had a scenic view of the lake.

The country around here is very scenic.

Recent Examples on the Web

According to local lore, the scenic lake is still visited by the spirit of the fortress's founder, O’Donoghue Mór, a 15th-century Irish leader, on the first of May every seven years. —Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 22 May 2026

Here’s a guide to outdoor fun — ranging from music, food and arts festivals in the Boise area to scenic mountain road trips. —Michael Deeds updated May 22, Idaho Statesman, 22 May 2026

Here, Oliphant puts audience on both sides of the performance (the mirror effect of traverse staging always induces self-reflection) and, along with scenic designer Emmie Finckel, absolutely soaks the room in atmosphere. —Sara Holdren, Vulture, 20 May 2026

Widely considered one of America’s most scenic half marathons, the race begins with a lap around scenic Georgetown Lake at 8,500 feet, then heads downhill on a gently rolling course to finish at 7,500 feet on historic Miner Street in the heart of Idaho Springs. —John Meyer, Denver Post, 20 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1623, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing scenic

• scenic railway
• the scenic route

Rhymes for scenic

• enoch
• acetylenic
• edenic
• hygienic
• muscarinic
• neurasthenic
• neutropenic
• nicotinic
• unhygienic
• thrombocytopenic

Kids Definition

scenic

adjective

sce·​nic ˈsē-nik 

1

: of or relating to stage scenery

2

: of or relating to natural scenery

a scenic route

3

: representing an action or event in pictured form

scenic wallpaper