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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Jd Shadel, Them., 21 Apr. 2025
Ships usually call at Longyearbyen, the main settlement on the archipelago, with some itineraries including scenic cruising through dramatic fjords or sailing up towards glaciers.
—David Nikel, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
Photo : 1 Oak Studios An upstairs bedroom has scenic views.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 21 Apr. 2025
The ferry-car route takes roughly the same amount of time, but makes for a more scenic experience, with chances to spot whales during the crossing.
—Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 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 27 Apr. 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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