scenic

adjective sce·nic \ ˈsē-nik also ˈse- \

variants: or less commonly scenical play \-ni-kəl\

|Updated on: 19 Jun 2018

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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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scenically

play \ˈsē-ni-k(ə-)lē also ˈse-\ adverb

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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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The Oakwood Beach location of Mamby on the Beach sure is inviting, but scenic surroundings aside, the two-day music event boasts one of the ballsiest cross-genre bills of any midsize fest in town.

— leor galil, Chicago Reader, "Mamby on the Beach presents a human mixtape of longtime favorite artists and rising talent," 15 June 2018
This stretch of river — from the Langlade-Menominee County Line to Keshena Falls — is designated as a wild and scenic river.

— chelsey lewis, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Whitewater rafting on the Wolf River is a wild thrill," 14 June 2018
As commuters made their way along this rural road in Milford, N.H, Dudley was a part of the drive along this scenic landscape.

— cristela guerra, BostonGlobe.com, "After crowdfunding campaign, Dudley the Scottish Highland bull retires in style," 12 June 2018
One of the main tourist attractions, a historic scenic railroad that takes riders through the majestic San Juan Mountains in the forest, has suspended its service and furloughed its seasonal workers.

— CBS News, "Extreme fire danger forces rare shutdown of national forests in West," 12 June 2018
One of the main tourist attractions, a historic scenic railroad that takes riders through the majestic San Juan Mountains in the forest, has suspended its service and furloughed its seasonal workers.

— colleen slevin, The Christian Science Monitor, "To avert potential wildfires, officials across Southwest close national forests," 12 June 2018
Mean Girls was completely shut out, something Regina George would've never tolerated, and SpongeBob only won one award, for best scenic design of a musical.

— hilary lewis, The Hollywood Reporter, "Tony Snubs: 'SpongeBob,' 'My Fair Lady' Shut Out in Major Categories," 11 June 2018
The scenic path then made its way through several landmark locations before heading back down Market Street to the Great Lawn.

— marty pearl, The Courier-Journal, "A happy, colorful mess hits Waterfront Park with the Color Run 5k," 9 June 2018
But Zinke and his staff have said the number is too high, Wenk said, and raised concerns that Yellowstone's scenic Lamar Valley is being damaged by overgrazing.

— NBC News, "Yellowstone chief says Trump administration forcing him out: 'I feel this is a punitive action'," 8 June 2018

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Definition of scenic for English Language Learners

: having, providing, or relating to a pleasing or beautiful view of natural scenery (such as mountains, hills, valleys, etc.)

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adjective sce·nic \ ˈsē-nik \

Definition of scenic for Students

1 : having views of pleasant natural features

We took a scenic drive in the country.

2 : relating to stage scenery

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