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

Leadville Railroad When in town, hop aboard the Leadville Railroad for a scenic journey through the high-country valleys and mining areas around the San Isabel National Forest. — Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 8 Nov. 2026

Most come for the views and the opportunity to ride the scenic private catamaran and then funicular to the tippy-top. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2026

Across the Midwest, historic railways and scenic train routes offer a fun way to get in the spirit of the season. — Sarah Miller, Midwest Living, 7 Nov. 2026

The rail line, operating since 1888, has always been vulnerable to the ocean’s wrath due to its location — but its beachfront property is also one of its main draws for riders seeking a scenic trip down Southern California’s iconic coast. — Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 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
• edenic
• hygienic
• muscarinic
• neurasthenic
• 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