scenic

adjective

sce·​nic ˈsē-nik 

 also  ˈse-

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

scenically

ˈsē-ni-k(ə-)lē 

 also  ˈse-

adverb

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

According to Quantrell Volvo, the scenic commute follows the Connecticut River with lush trees lining the highway. —Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 30 Mar. 2025

Located along a scenic hillside near 129th Terrace and Blackbob Road in Olathe, this luxury, maintenance-free villa community offers the perfect blend of comfort and convenience. —Prime Development, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2025

The Isle of Barra offered scenic sights of stunning light. —Sydney Borchers, FOXNews.com, 30 Mar. 2025

There are various scenic beaches offering clear teal-toned waters—the Baia delle Sirene is one of the most photogenic spots on the Riviera. —Catherine Sabino, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1623, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing scenic

• scenic railway
• the scenic route

Rhymes for scenic

• enoch
• acetylenic
• hygienic
• muscarinic
• neutropenic
• nicotinic
• unhygienic
• thrombocytopenic

Kids Definition

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