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.
Recent Examples on the Web
The park offers a mix of rugged terrain, waterfalls, and scenic canyons.
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Ashley Rossi, USA TODAY, 20 Apr. 2024
The big kahuna of hotels here is Ocean Edge Resort, a historic Victorian mansion on a bluff overlooking the scenic Cape Cod Bay.
—Kira Turnbull, Travel + Leisure, 19 Apr. 2024
Many are drawn to the area's scenic outdoor activities, as Sedona is surrounded by pine forests and trails along its outskirts wind through enormous red rock buttes and canyons.
—Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 18 Apr. 2024
Griggs floated the idea of making Highway 1 a toll road, like what’s in place to access the similarly scenic 17-Mile Drive.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2024
In September, the actor shared a series of photos on his Instagram from his scenic trip to Iceland with his daughter India.
—Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 17 Apr. 2024
From the iconic Route 66 stretching across the heartland to the rugged beauty of the Pacific Coast Highway, the US has no shortage of scenic routes.
—Ashlea Halpern, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Apr. 2024
The five states with the slowest inflation: Pennsylvania 12-month inflation: 1.8%
Pennsylvania is among the few states that have lost population as residents have fled to the Mountain West and South for lower costs, scenic beauty or more mild temperatures.
—Paul Davidson, USA TODAY, 9 Apr. 2024
Driving in from the entrance of the monument, take a right to head down Cabrillo Road, a scenic route that heads south toward the trailheads.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2024
Ashley Rossi, USA TODAY, 20 Apr. 2024
The big kahuna of hotels here is Ocean Edge Resort, a historic Victorian mansion on a bluff overlooking the scenic Cape Cod Bay.
—Kira Turnbull, Travel + Leisure, 19 Apr. 2024
Many are drawn to the area's scenic outdoor activities, as Sedona is surrounded by pine forests and trails along its outskirts wind through enormous red rock buttes and canyons.
—Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 18 Apr. 2024
Griggs floated the idea of making Highway 1 a toll road, like what’s in place to access the similarly scenic 17-Mile Drive.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2024
In September, the actor shared a series of photos on his Instagram from his scenic trip to Iceland with his daughter India.
—Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 17 Apr. 2024
From the iconic Route 66 stretching across the heartland to the rugged beauty of the Pacific Coast Highway, the US has no shortage of scenic routes.
—Ashlea Halpern, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Apr. 2024
The five states with the slowest inflation: Pennsylvania 12-month inflation: 1.8%
Pennsylvania is among the few states that have lost population as residents have fled to the Mountain West and South for lower costs, scenic beauty or more mild temperatures.
—Paul Davidson, USA TODAY, 9 Apr. 2024
Driving in from the entrance of the monument, take a right to head down Cabrillo Road, a scenic route that heads south toward the trailheads.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2024
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“Scenic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scenic. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.
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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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