scenic

adjective

sce·​nic ˈsē-nik 

 also  ˈse-

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

scenically

ˈsē-ni-k(ə-)lē 

 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.

Recent Examples on the Web

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

Word History

First Known Use

1623, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing scenic

• scenic railway
• the scenic route

Rhymes for scenic

• enoch
• acetylenic
• hygienic
• muscarinic
• neutropenic
• nicotinic
• unhygienic
• thrombocytopenic

Kids 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