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

The city sent a news release urging caution for residents who frequent that lake, located less than a mile south of Eola and one of the city’s most scenic water basins. —Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Jan. 2026

The team is headed by scenic and props designer Carter Vickers. —David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026

At the Wilderness Outpost, book the Blackfoot River Float, a three-hour adventure that takes you on a scenic tour of the beautiful surrounding landscape. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Jan. 2026

All 469 miles of the scenic road are included in the closure, and no date has been set for reopening. —Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 23 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