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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Trees and shrubs are scenic amenities that also act as natural sound barriers for surrounding neighborhoods, and the medians are intended to encourage drivers to slow down.
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Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 24 Apr. 2026
Outdoor movie nights are making their return across Orange County as OC Parks brings back its annual Sunset Cinema series, offering 12 free film screenings in scenic park settings throughout the summer.
—Holly Alvarado, Oc Register, 24 Apr. 2026
The scenic seaside town was once a hub for members of France’s high society who preferred something more laid back than the glitzy Cote d’Azur in the east, and a casual atmosphere still persists here, thanks in part to the surf culture that has propagated over the years.
—Monica Mendal, Vogue, 24 Apr. 2026
The scenic and projection design is by Paul Tate dePoo III, and the Tony Award-winning costume designs are by Linda Cho.
—Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
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Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 24 Apr. 2026
Outdoor movie nights are making their return across Orange County as OC Parks brings back its annual Sunset Cinema series, offering 12 free film screenings in scenic park settings throughout the summer.
—Holly Alvarado, Oc Register, 24 Apr. 2026
The scenic seaside town was once a hub for members of France’s high society who preferred something more laid back than the glitzy Cote d’Azur in the east, and a casual atmosphere still persists here, thanks in part to the surf culture that has propagated over the years.
—Monica Mendal, Vogue, 24 Apr. 2026
The scenic and projection design is by Paul Tate dePoo III, and the Tony Award-winning costume designs are by Linda Cho.
—Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for scenic
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“Scenic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scenic. Accessed 27 Apr. 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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