scenic
[ see-nik, sen-ik ]
/ ˈsi nɪk, ˈsɛn ɪk /
adjective Also sce·ni·cal.
of or relating to natural scenery.
having pleasing or beautiful scenery.
of or relating to the stage or to stage scenery.
representing a scene, action, or the like.
noun
a photograph, graphic representation, etc., depicting natural scenery.
a scenic tour: to arrange scenics in advance.
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OTHER WORDS FROM scenic
sce·ni·cal·ly, adverbun·sce·nic, adjectiveun·sce·ni·cal·ly, adverbWords nearby scenic
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scenic
/ (ˈsiːnɪk, ˈsɛn-) /
adjective
of or relating to natural scenery
having beautiful natural scenerya scenic drive
of or relating to the stage or stage scenery
(in painting) representing a scene, such as a scene of action or a historical event
Derived forms of scenic
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