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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Architecture was a career path pushed to Tatham by longtime scenic designer Henry May, who was his advisor at Berkeley. — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026 The video shows Seacrest gearing up for a scenic bike ride on the beach, featuring music and coffee. — Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2026 Go for a scenic drive, pop into an orchard for a cider tasting, and conclude your day in front of a crackling fireplace. — Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 11 Oct. 2026 What readers are saying The comments on the article express a mix of opinions and suggestions regarding scenic train trips for viewing fall foliage. — Hannah Sampson, Washington Post, 11 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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