scenic

adjective

sce·​nic ˈsē-nik How to pronounce scenic (audio)
 also  ˈse-
variants or less commonly scenical
ˈsē-ni-kəl How to pronounce scenic (audio)
 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 How to pronounce scenic (audio)
 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.
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Word History

First Known Use

1623, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of scenic was in 1623

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Cite this Entry

“Scenic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scenic. Accessed 18 Aug. 2024.

Kids Definition

scenic

adjective
sce·​nic ˈsē-nik How to pronounce scenic (audio)
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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