Definition of scenic
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
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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 of scenic from the Web
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The serene and scenic home at 153 Crown Ridge Court sits privately on just over an acre in the beautiful Parker County hill country, 20 minutes from the amenities of Fort Worth.
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The lifelong dream of the 57-year-old Kansas City man was to go camping along the scenic mountains and the rustic trails memorialized in song by the late pop singer.
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Instead of widening the sidewalk on both sides of the bridge, with scenic overlooks on both sides, just the south sidewalk will be widened from its current 8 feet to 11 feet.
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Officials said troops have cleared about 90 percent of Marawi, a scenic lakeshore city with a population of more than 200,000, many of whom have fled to crowded evacuation camps in outlying towns.
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The dramatic stretch of California coast known as Big Sur is particularly scenic from the air -- and right now, almost the only way to get there is by air, reports CBS News' John Blackstone.
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But White's bill, which was recently approved in the Senate, has raised the ire of environmentalists who fear it would clear the way for development along scenic waterways.
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Starting from the scenic Chuckanut area just south of Bellingham, take the Pacific Crest Trail and wander over little creeks and loamy sections of forest.
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Over in Tomar, a scenic 25-mile drive from Fátima, the Convent of Christ is one of the country’s most visited attractions thanks to its history:
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First Known Use of scenic
1623
SCENIC Defined for English Language Learners
scenic
playDefinition of scenic for English Language Learners
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: having, providing, or relating to a pleasing or beautiful view of natural scenery (such as mountains, hills, valleys, etc.)
SCENIC Defined for Kids
scenic
playDefinition of scenic for Students
1 : having views of pleasant natural features We took a scenic drive in the country.
2 : relating to stage scenery scenic design
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See words that rhyme with scenic Spanish Central: Translation of scenic Nglish: Translation of scenic for Spanish speakers
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