scenic

adjective

sce·nic | \ˈsē-nik also ˈse-

variants: or less commonly scenical \-ni-kəl

Definition of scenic

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

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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.

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Built on the banks of the Yakima River in one of the most scenic canyons in the lower 48, Canyon River Ranch is a true oasis, with a total of 10 condos, a lodge and 20 cabin sites adjacent to Red’s Fly Shop and Canyon River Grill. — Canyon River Ranch, The Seattle Times, "Fractional ownership can put a vacation dream within reach," 24 Sep. 2018 The most scenic, most breathtaking trip that I’ve ever been on: Norway. — Jen Ortiz, Marie Claire, "The Ultimate Guide to Getting Away," 25 June 2018 Why: The undulating drive south on Oregon 47 takes you past mowed hayfields and vineyards and into Oregon wine country and one of the state’s most scenic downtowns in McMinnville. — latimes.com, "Detours worth taking on your next road trip," 20 May 2018 The most scenic stretches of the trail are from Fanning Springs to a mile or so beyond the trestle and the 7-mile-long leg that goes to quaint little Trenton. — Bonnie Gross, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Explore Florida's Gilchrist County: Nature Coast trail offers up slice of North Florida," 6 May 2018 At Jugendherberge Stahleck, one of Europe's most scenic hostels, travelers sleep in a medieval German castle and enjoy a royal view of the Rhine River. — Rick Steves, miamiherald, "Think you're too old for hostels? If you're alive, you're young enough to hostel | Miami Herald," 3 May 2018 Mid-Continent Railway Museum, North Freedom This 7-mile ride might be the most scenic of the bunch, taking riders through the beautiful Baraboo Hills. — Chelsey Lewis, USA TODAY, "Eight scenic and historic train rides in Wisconsin," 3 Apr. 2018 The Bistro at Gervasi Vineyard last year made OpenTable's list of 100 most scenic restaurants in America. — Marc Bona, cleveland.com, "Gervasi Vineyard names distillery, hotel," 30 Mar. 2018 Parks officials suggest 10 scenic destinations that offer free or low-cost fishing, all within a relatively easy drive from Houston. — Andy Warren, Houston Chronicle, "Houston-area spring breakers have another low-cost option: Fishing," 8 Mar. 2018

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