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 pedestrian trails circling the facility will enable residents to enjoy scenic hill views from the golf course.
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This is the second in SeaWorld San Diego’s series of 5K runs, which began last year with the Howl-O-Sprint 5K. Participants of all ages and fitness levels can join the 3.1-mile adventure through the park’s scenic grounds, featuring views of Mission Bay and SeaWorld’s animals and exhibits.
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Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 9 Feb. 2025
From waterfalls and mountaintops to small towns and stadiums, the Volunteer State is a scenic wonderland.
—Korrin Bishop, Southern Living, 9 Feb. 2025
The pedestrian trails circling the facility will enable residents to enjoy scenic hill views from the golf course.
—Hema Sivanandam, The Mercury News, 8 Feb. 2025
This is the second in SeaWorld San Diego’s series of 5K runs, which began last year with the Howl-O-Sprint 5K. Participants of all ages and fitness levels can join the 3.1-mile adventure through the park’s scenic grounds, featuring views of Mission Bay and SeaWorld’s animals and exhibits.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Feb. 2025
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“Scenic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scenic. Accessed 16 Feb. 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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