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

While the set seems a bit on the chintzy side, scenic designer Beowulf Boritt does his usual stellar work, assisted immensely by Ken Billington’s full-of-pizzazz lighting design. —Greg Evans, Deadline, 10 Apr. 2025

This scenic bar is located 18 stories up and was inspired by Picasso’s blue period, with vintage and contemporary furniture accents scattered throughout. —Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 9 Apr. 2025

Train Routes Highlight European Beauty: Most of these routes run daily, come at no extravagant cost and have special details that will make your journey comfortable, scenic and memorable. —Todd Anderson, New York Times, 5 Apr. 2025

In one video, the couple holds hands while taking a scenic walk. —Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 1 Apr. 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