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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Taylor McIntyre, Travel + Leisure, 15 July 2025
Photo : Jeremy Swanson Photography The scenic bar is frequented by curious horses.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 14 July 2025
Even though Lake of the Prairies is situated in a deep – and very scenic – valley, north winds or south winds can be a pain.
—Brad Dokken, Twin Cities, 13 July 2025
This is one of the most scenic roads in the country—you’ll see retro motels and seafood shacks, mangrove forests, and incredible views of the turquoise ocean on both sides.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 12 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for scenic
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“Scenic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scenic. Accessed 21 Jul. 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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