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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The beach is accessible by ferry and sits beside Silver Lake, a scenic harbor.
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Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 17 Jan. 2025
In the mid-1800s, William S. Ladd—twice mayor of Portland and owner of the Oregon Iron Company—snapped up 215 acres of land along a scenic curve of the Willamette River, five miles south of downtown Portland.
—Spencer Elliott, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
For less advanced hikers or those constrained by time, the park recommends just hiking the first mile to a scenic overlook.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 17 Jan. 2025
After that, unfortunately, came the rest of Wright’s career — and debilitating injuries that jammed the brake pedal on his scenic trek toward Cooperstown.
—Jayson Stark, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025
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Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 17 Jan. 2025
In the mid-1800s, William S. Ladd—twice mayor of Portland and owner of the Oregon Iron Company—snapped up 215 acres of land along a scenic curve of the Willamette River, five miles south of downtown Portland.
—Spencer Elliott, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
For less advanced hikers or those constrained by time, the park recommends just hiking the first mile to a scenic overlook.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 17 Jan. 2025
After that, unfortunately, came the rest of Wright’s career — and debilitating injuries that jammed the brake pedal on his scenic trek toward Cooperstown.
—Jayson Stark, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025
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“Scenic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scenic. Accessed 20 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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