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

Although only portions of the original line operate for passengers today, the railroad remains one of North America’s great scenic train rides. — Bailey Berg, Travel + Leisure, 16 Aug. 2026

The creative team also includes Alex Lacamoire on music supervision and orchestrations, David Korins on scenic design, Gregg Barnes and Sky Switser on costume design, Natasha Katz on lighting design and Peter Hylenski on sound design. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 15 Aug. 2026

Clemson blends scenic outdoors with a lively downtown scene of bars, restaurants and cafés. — Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 15 Aug. 2026

Average summer temps in the scenic towns of Ogunquit, Wells, and Cape Neddick are about 10 degrees cooler than nearby tourist spots like Portland and Kennebunkport, which makes this lovely locale a popular spot for Northeast summer vacations. — Josh Roberts, USA Today, 15 Aug. 2026

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
• edenic
• hygienic
• muscarinic
• neurasthenic
• 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