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

Bieber celebrated her eighth wedding anniversary with husband Justin on a scenic vacation, which is where said sweater-season nails made their appearance. — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 14 Sep. 2026

The images included close-up selfies with Hailey as the pair sat together in front of a scenic mountain backdrop. — Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 13 Sep. 2026

Fall offers particularly scenic window views, including colorful East Coast foliage, the Blue Ridge Mountains, and stretches of the James and Potomac rivers. — Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 13 Sep. 2026

Grand Rounds Scenic Byway Minneapolis The nation’s only urban scenic byway starts in downtown Minneapolis and loops 55 miles around the city, linking lakes, parks, and vibrant neighborhoods. — Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 12 Sep. 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