scenic

adjective

sce·​nic ˈsē-nik How to pronounce scenic (audio)
 also  ˈse-
variants or less commonly scenical
ˈsē-ni-kəl How to pronounce scenic (audio)
 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 How to pronounce scenic (audio)
 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.
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With off-road capabilities, access to hidden beaches, scenic trails, and local hot spots, every nook in town is accessible. Cassell Ferere, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025 The touring show re-creates the dazzling lighting, opulent costumes, big-cast song-and-dance numbers and iconic scenic elements of the original show and the tour has a strong triple-threat cast. Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 June 2025 Hike Quandary Peak or one of the nearby trails for scenic alpine views and colorful wildflowers. Ride the free BreckConnect Gondola to Epic Discovery for mountaintop adventures and panoramic scenery. Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 30 June 2025 Plaza del Lago, located in Wilmette, Ill., was originally built in the 1920s and is one of the oldest open-air shopping centers in the country, set on a scenic lakefront and featuring Spanish-style architecture. Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 30 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for scenic

Word History

First Known Use

1623, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of scenic was in 1623

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“Scenic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scenic. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.

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scenic

adjective
sce·​nic ˈsē-nik How to pronounce scenic (audio)
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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