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
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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Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 June 2025
Excursions vary, with some traveling exclusively by coach, while others include a scenic fjord cruise as part of the journey.
—David Nikel, Forbes.com, 21 June 2025
The two couples lived close by in Korumburra, a country town home to fewer than 5,000 people in the scenic hills of southern Victoria.
—Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 21 June 2025
Located about 20 miles south of the scenic coastal resort town of Oban and a quick 10-minute boat ride from Craobh Haven Marina, Shuna is that rare unicorn in private islands: completely private yet surprisingly accessible.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 20 June 2025
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“Scenic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scenic. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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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
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