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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Here, amidst the natural splendor, individuals have the opportunity to create their dream homes on spacious plots of land, offering a blend of luxury and scenic beauty.
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Prime Development, Kansas City Star, 5 Jan. 2025
For scuba divers, Banana Island provides excellent visibility and marine wildlife spotting, while kayakers can paddle scenic spots off the Freetown Peninsula at Bureh Beach and River No. 2.
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
The best scenic ogling opportunities happen in the first 2.5 miles from the north terminus along Forest Road 618 near the community of Lake Montezuma.
—Mare Czinar, The Arizona Republic, 3 Jan. 2025
Enjoy a paddle on the St. Johns River and take in the scenic beauty of this slow-moving waterway.
—Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 2 Jan. 2025
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Prime Development, Kansas City Star, 5 Jan. 2025
For scuba divers, Banana Island provides excellent visibility and marine wildlife spotting, while kayakers can paddle scenic spots off the Freetown Peninsula at Bureh Beach and River No. 2.
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
The best scenic ogling opportunities happen in the first 2.5 miles from the north terminus along Forest Road 618 near the community of Lake Montezuma.
—Mare Czinar, The Arizona Republic, 3 Jan. 2025
Enjoy a paddle on the St. Johns River and take in the scenic beauty of this slow-moving waterway.
—Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 2 Jan. 2025
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“Scenic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scenic. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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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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