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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Other excursions to add to the itinerary include scenic road trips along the Wild Atlantic Way or the Causeway Coastal Route Road Trips, watching a sunset at the Cliffs of Moher or attending a festival like Dublin Pride in June or the Galway Arts Festival in July, Holinaty says.
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Brittany Anas, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
The beach also has incredible tide pools, access to scenic hikes, and a charming seaside town—complete with art galleries, candy shops, and local restaurants and microbreweries.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 6 Mar. 2025
On the Water From scenic boat tours to kayaking and sailing, there are no shortage of methods for exploring the St. Johns River by water.
—Patrick Connolly, Orlando Sentinel, 6 Mar. 2025
Beachfront bliss: Head to Butterfly Beach for some quiet time or take a scenic walk along the coastline.
—Allison Palmer, Sacramento Bee, 5 Mar. 2025
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Brittany Anas, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
The beach also has incredible tide pools, access to scenic hikes, and a charming seaside town—complete with art galleries, candy shops, and local restaurants and microbreweries.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 6 Mar. 2025
On the Water From scenic boat tours to kayaking and sailing, there are no shortage of methods for exploring the St. Johns River by water.
—Patrick Connolly, Orlando Sentinel, 6 Mar. 2025
Beachfront bliss: Head to Butterfly Beach for some quiet time or take a scenic walk along the coastline.
—Allison Palmer, Sacramento Bee, 5 Mar. 2025
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“Scenic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scenic. Accessed 12 Mar. 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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