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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Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2026
Her vision of a green kitchen, for example, gave way to cabinetry in a shamrock hue and walls wrapped in a shimmering de Gournay scenic landscape.
—Hannah Martin, Architectural Digest, 13 Mar. 2026
Virginia Beach, Virginia More than 30 miles of coastline, scenic walking trails, and a mild climate make Virginia Beach an attractive city for retirees.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 13 Mar. 2026
These cherry blossom hikes—from Japan to the Himalaya—combine spring blooms and crowd-free scenic trails.
—Alexandra Gillespie, Outside, 6 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for scenic
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“Scenic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scenic. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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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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