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

Ways to see the skyline Sydney is a city with many scenic vistas, and there are so many ways to take advantage of the views. —Zach Wichter, USA Today, 2 Jan. 2026

Nagahama Japanese Restaurant Named for both its Long Beach home and the scenic Japanese city of Nagahama, this unassuming spot has earned a devoted following. —Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 2 Jan. 2026

With 62 miles of scenic coastline, there’s plenty of room to spread out in the sand. —Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 1 Jan. 2026

Many people enjoy packing a picnic lunch to savor the scenic views and peaceful surroundings. —Monty Davis, Kansas City Star, 1 Jan. 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
• hygienic
• muscarinic
• 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