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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Bloomfield oversees the resort’s culinary activities too, like a fireside supper for two and a special picnic basket to take on a scenic hike. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Aug. 2026 Set on a leafy half acre of land, this lovely cottage is less than two miles away from the beach and offers a scenic back deck complete with chaise lounges, an outdoor shower, and a dining table for six. — Elise Taylor, Vogue, 7 Aug. 2026 With roots dating back to the early 1970s, Antique Alley has become one of New England's most beloved road trip experiences, inviting travelers to spend the day browsing charming shops while exploring the Granite State's scenic countryside. — Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026 Narrow-gauge railroad tracks curve gently up mountain slopes and through groves of the railroad’s namesake trees, now a backdrop for a scenic, one-hour journey back in time. — Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 7 Aug. 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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