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 production’s creative team will feature Derek McLane (scenic design), Dede Ayite (costume design), Natasha Katz (lighting design), Justin Ellington (sound design), Mia Neal (hair and wig design), and Claire Warden (intimacy director).
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Greg Evans, Deadline, 31 Oct. 2024
His photography is on display at Dodger Stadium, which has provided the scenic backdrop of most of his work, including the dramatic first two games of the 2024 World Series.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 29 Oct. 2024
Known for its proximity to Yellowstone National Park and its scenic Beartooth Highway, this town is a haven for nature lovers.
—Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
The area’s scenic Morgan Road has been heavily impacted, with locals reporting close calls between pedestrians and speeding vehicles.
—Skylar Heisey, The Arizona Republic, 29 Oct. 2024
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Greg Evans, Deadline, 31 Oct. 2024
His photography is on display at Dodger Stadium, which has provided the scenic backdrop of most of his work, including the dramatic first two games of the 2024 World Series.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 29 Oct. 2024
Known for its proximity to Yellowstone National Park and its scenic Beartooth Highway, this town is a haven for nature lovers.
—Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
The area’s scenic Morgan Road has been heavily impacted, with locals reporting close calls between pedestrians and speeding vehicles.
—Skylar Heisey, The Arizona Republic, 29 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for scenic
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“Scenic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scenic. Accessed 4 Nov. 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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