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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Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 8 June 2025
Pottery Barn Outdoor Patio Umbrella Specs Classic and semi-customizable, this market umbrella from Pottery Barn recalls the scenic beaches of the French Riviera.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 6 June 2025
Located on 600 acres about an hour and a half north of Lake Tahoe, the property offers horseback riding, fishing, hiking, mountain biking, and archery in its scenic forested setting.
—Michelle Baran, AFAR Media, 5 June 2025
The video shows a man walking down some steps against the scenic backdrop of a sprawling outdoor landscape.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 June 2025
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“Scenic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scenic. Accessed 14 Jun. 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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