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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Josh Roberts, USA Today, 10 Jan. 2026
The 18th-century aristocratic villa also offers scenic horse rides through the foothills of Mount Etna.
—Rosalyn Wikeley, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
The seven-day Vancouver to Seward sailing aboard Silver Moon features scenic cruising around the Inside Passage and visits to Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway, Sitka, and Seward.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2026
With over 35 scenic venues within 15 miles, the area offers a variety of backdrops to enhance every type of matrimonial celebration.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 10 Jan. 2026
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“Scenic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scenic. Accessed 16 Jan. 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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