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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Stephanie Vermillion, Vogue, 15 May 2025
The 13-room lodge is located in the scenic Fljót Valley, with mountains, rivers, and the ocean nearby.
—Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 14 May 2025
This new journey combines scenic train routes from the North Island to the South Island, linked by crossing the Cook Strait on a scenic ferry journey.
—Everett Potter, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
Nestled in the scenic hills of south Carson City, The Village South at Valley Knolls offers a unique blend of modern luxury and low-maintenance living.
—Ken & Darci Hendrix, Sacbee.com, 13 May 2025
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“Scenic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scenic. Accessed 20 May. 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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