scenic

adjective

sce·​nic ˈsē-nik How to pronounce scenic (audio)
also ˈse-
variants or less commonly scenical
ˈsē-ni-kəl How to pronounce scenic (audio)
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 How to pronounce scenic (audio)
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.
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High waves have already caused erosion to eat away at the scenic highway. — Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 27 Oct. 2026 In the scenic Colorado mountain town, the movie became a word-of-mouth sensation after garnering near-euphoric reviews. — Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 26 Oct. 2026 The design also appears to eliminate Ohio Drive (the scenic parkway that loops around Hains Point), a grove of cherry trees and a historical miniature golf course. — Sophia Solano, Washington Post, 25 Oct. 2026 For many, a walk in the woods or a visit to a scenic stop is a way to seek out not just solitude but also to connect with nature. — Gagandeep Singh, Sacbee.com, 24 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for scenic

Word History

First Known Use

1623, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of scenic was in 1623

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scenic

adjective
sce·​nic ˈsē-nik How to pronounce scenic (audio)
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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