variants
or less commonly scenical
ˈsē-ni-kəl 
also ˈse-
1
: of or relating to the stage, a stage setting, or stage representation
2
: of or relating to natural scenery
a scenic view
3
: representing an action, event, or episode
a scenic bas-relief
Examples of scenic in a Sentence
the scenic beauty of the countryside
Our hotel had a scenic view of the lake.
The country around here is very scenic.
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Then, on July 15, cruise ship Le Lapérouse will sail 10 nights in the Baltic Sea showcasing historic cities such as Stockholm and Helsinki, as well as the picturesque Danish island of Bornholm and the scenic Swedish harbor town of Gothenburg.
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 20 Nov. 2024
Crookes and Jackson The wine trail leads through the scenic terraces and slopes in the wine-growing region and encourages regular stops for a Pinot Noir, which is the region's speciality.
—Sarah James, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Nov. 2024
The scenic Jackson Hole Aerial Tram provides unrivaled 360 views in the Tetons of the Jackson Hole valley and surrounding mountain ranges.
—Roger Sands, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
The flight back is just as scenic, soaring over the Matthews mountain range — a remote and inaccessible landmark filled with dramatic cliffs, cycad forests, and flowing rivers.
—Shaun Stanley, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2024
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 20 Nov. 2024
Crookes and Jackson The wine trail leads through the scenic terraces and slopes in the wine-growing region and encourages regular stops for a Pinot Noir, which is the region's speciality.
—Sarah James, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Nov. 2024
The scenic Jackson Hole Aerial Tram provides unrivaled 360 views in the Tetons of the Jackson Hole valley and surrounding mountain ranges.
—Roger Sands, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
The flight back is just as scenic, soaring over the Matthews mountain range — a remote and inaccessible landmark filled with dramatic cliffs, cycad forests, and flowing rivers.
—Shaun Stanley, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Scenic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scenic. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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scenic
adjective
sce·nic
ˈsē-nik
1
: of or relating to stage scenery
2
: of or relating to natural scenery
a scenic route
3
: representing an action or event in pictured form
scenic wallpaper
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