scenic
Americanadjective
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of or relating to natural scenery.
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having pleasing or beautiful scenery.
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of or relating to the stage or to stage scenery.
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representing a scene, action, or the like.
noun
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a photograph, graphic representation, etc., depicting natural scenery.
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a scenic tour.
to arrange scenics in advance.
adjective
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of or relating to natural scenery
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having beautiful natural scenery
a scenic drive
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of or relating to the stage or stage scenery
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(in painting) representing a scene, such as a scene of action or a historical event
Other Word Forms
- scenically adverb
- unscenic adjective
- unscenically adverb
Etymology
Origin of scenic
1615–25; < Latin scēnicus < Greek skēnikós theatrical. See scene, -ic
Example Sentences
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He pointed out the newly elevated sea wall, which provided both a scenic walking path and a bulwark against coastal flooding.
The developer and executive died on Sunday while driving his Ferrari on a scenic road north of Los Angeles, according to local broadcaster NBC4.
From Barron's
According to local broadcaster NBC4, the developer and executive died on Sunday while driving his Ferrari on a scenic road north of Los Angeles.
From Barron's
The London house, ingeniously laid out by scenic designer Fly Davis, practically stole the show.
From Los Angeles Times
One of the challenges for people living along the NC500 - which has been dubbed the "Instagram highway" for its numerous scenic spots - has been the increase in traffic.
From BBC
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