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

For years, this scenic Russian River Valley enclave has worked to foster a community supportive of local businesses, in part, by making it difficult for large chains to move in.

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The scenic and sound elements were synchronized to produce maximum terror.

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The ranch’s website, which was taken down after the Journal reached out for comment on the trip, describes itself as a “scenic hunting resort nestled in the heart of Texas.”

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Sunset Mesa, the scenic neighborhood tucked on a bluff between Malibu and Pacific Palisades, might never be the same in the wake of the Palisades fire.

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This version of “The Queen of Versailles,” making the visual most of settings by scenic and video designer Dane Laffrey, that can make Mar-a-Lago seem understated, embraces the sociological fable aspect of the tale.

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Related Words

• breathtaking 
• dramatic 
• grand 
• panoramic 
• spectacular