scenic

[ see-nik, sen-ik ]

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adjectiveAlso 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.

Origin of scenic

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

Other words from scenic

sce·ni·cal·ly, adverb
un·sce·nic, adjective
un·sce·ni·cal·ly, adverb

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How to use scenic in a sentence

With these capacities Makart was scenical painter par excellence.
The History of Modern Painting, Volume 1 (of 4) | Richard Muther
Such scenical fireworks display more brilliant effects than our stars, wheels, and rockets.
Curiosities of Literature, Vol. II (of 3) | Isaac Disraeli
Sometimes too the abbess attended with a party of her nuns at the performance of any mystery or similar scenical representation.
Architectural Antiquities of Normandy | John Sell Cotman
But this kind of comedy must have led to scenical improvements.
Introduction to the Literature of Europe in the Fifteenth, Sixteenth, and Seventeenth Centuries, Vol. 2 | Henry Hallam
But what sort of compassion is this for feigned and scenical passions?
The Confessions of Saint Augustine | Saint Augustine

British Dictionary definitions for scenic

scenic

/ (ˈsiːnɪk, ˈsɛn-) /

adjective

of or relating to natural scenery
having beautiful natural scenery: a 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

scenically, adverb

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