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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Julie Bielenberg, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
All of them offer scenic views, one of Montefollonico and the evening sunshine, another of misty dawn over the Chiana Valley, others of Tuscan sunsets, and so on.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Apr. 2026
The ranch-style retreat backs up to the Wekiva River, offering a peaceful, scenic escape.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2026
State law allows the Siting Council to consider a variety of factors in its decisions, including a project’s impact on agriculture, forests and scenic areas, as well as its potential impact on air and water quality.
—John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 2 Apr. 2026
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“Scenic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scenic. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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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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