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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Big Think, 13 Nov. 2025
Phoenix tops the West in a new ranking, with scenic hikes, street art strolls, and a 3-night trip for two at just over $1,100.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 13 Nov. 2025
Lecco shares with Como and Bellagio the scenic views of the Alps and the lakeside promenades, but the town has been somewhat overshadowed by the more expansive Como, and even more so after George Clooney’s acquisition of Villa Oleandra there, Dadati said with a knowing smile.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 13 Nov. 2025
Aside from the tours, the distillery offers Overlook, a craft cocktail bar with scenic views of the Louisville skyline.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 12 Nov. 2025
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 16 Nov. 2025.
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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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