scenic

[see-nik, sen-ik]

adjective

1. of or relating to natural scenery.

2. having pleasing or beautiful scenery.

3. of or relating to the stage or to stage scenery.

4. representing a scene, action, or the like.

noun

1. a photograph, graphic representation, etc., depicting natural scenery.

2. a scenic tour.

   to arrange scenics in advance.

scenic

/ ˈsɛn-, ˈsiːnɪk /

adjective

1. of or relating to natural scenery

2. having beautiful natural scenery

   a scenic drive

3. of or relating to the stage or stage scenery

4. (in painting) representing a scene, such as a scene of action or a historical event

Other Word Forms

• scenically adverb
• unscenic adjective
• unscenically adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of scenic¹

1615–25; < Latin scēnicus < Greek skēnikós theatrical. See scene, -ic

Example Sentences

Crowding has become a testy issue around Vermont, where small towns have taken aim at intrusive leaf-peeping visitors by shutting down scenic roads and ramping up parking enforcement—even towing vehicles.

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When at last an explanation comes in this atmospheric and scenic procedural, it is as much of a shock to the reader as it is to Jimmy.

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Maine’s Acadia National Park requires them for Cadillac Summit Road, a scenic drive to the highest peak there.

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Police in Almere, which sits to the east of Amsterdam, have appealed for witnesses after the arson attack on Tuesday evening in the city's scenic Beatrixpark.

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"Liverpool is a really nice city so I like to take photos of the buildings and the scenic views," said Snoeijs.

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Related Words

• breathtaking 
• dramatic 
• grand 
• panoramic 
• spectacular