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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Verbier is home to a gorgeously scenic and very long toboggan run, providing over three miles of thrilling fun.
—
Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 21 Feb. 2026
Still, these are some of the most scenic trails in the state park system and always worth a visit.
—Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 21 Feb. 2026
In partnership with Kind Traveler’s Every Stay Gives Back program, two dollars from each stay supports the Mojave Desert Land Trust, funding the protection of the desert’s ecosystems, scenic vistas, and native plants and animals.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Feb. 2026
Driving impressions All-terrain tires — a no-cost option — gave the bZ Woodland reasonable capability on a rutted dirt trail up to a scenic ocean view overlook miles inland from the coast.
—Mark Phelan, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for scenic
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 21 Feb. 2026
Still, these are some of the most scenic trails in the state park system and always worth a visit.
—Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 21 Feb. 2026
In partnership with Kind Traveler’s Every Stay Gives Back program, two dollars from each stay supports the Mojave Desert Land Trust, funding the protection of the desert’s ecosystems, scenic vistas, and native plants and animals.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Feb. 2026
Driving impressions All-terrain tires — a no-cost option — gave the bZ Woodland reasonable capability on a rutted dirt trail up to a scenic ocean view overlook miles inland from the coast.
—Mark Phelan, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for scenic
Cite this Entry
“Scenic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scenic. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
Copy CitationKids 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
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
