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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Light bites, refreshing beverages, live music, and scenic views are included at the BLOC’s Juneteenth celebration at Corrigan Station’s rooftop.
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Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 7 June 2024
Apostle Islands National Lakeshore The Apostle Islands National Lakeshore is a scenic gem located in the far northern reaches of Wisconsin, along the coast of Lake Superior and the nation’s northernmost border.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 6 June 2024
Eden Roc Cap Cana At Eden Roc Cap Cana, a resort at the scenic, easternmost tip of the Dominican Republic, relaxation often comes in the form of lounging at your villa’s private pool or wiggling your toes in the soft sand at the on-site beach.
—Juliet Izon, Travel + Leisure, 5 June 2024
Perched atop a hillside along the scenic shores of San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua, overlooking the beach town below, Apogeo Guest House (affectionately referred to as Casa El Faro by locals), invites travelers from varying walks of life to experience a haven of inclusivity and celebration.
—Larada Lee, Essence, 5 June 2024
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Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 7 June 2024
Apostle Islands National Lakeshore The Apostle Islands National Lakeshore is a scenic gem located in the far northern reaches of Wisconsin, along the coast of Lake Superior and the nation’s northernmost border.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 6 June 2024
Eden Roc Cap Cana At Eden Roc Cap Cana, a resort at the scenic, easternmost tip of the Dominican Republic, relaxation often comes in the form of lounging at your villa’s private pool or wiggling your toes in the soft sand at the on-site beach.
—Juliet Izon, Travel + Leisure, 5 June 2024
Perched atop a hillside along the scenic shores of San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua, overlooking the beach town below, Apogeo Guest House (affectionately referred to as Casa El Faro by locals), invites travelers from varying walks of life to experience a haven of inclusivity and celebration.
—Larada Lee, Essence, 5 June 2024
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“Scenic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scenic. Accessed 12 Jun. 2024.
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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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