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scenic

[ see-nik, sen-ik ]

adjective

  1. of or relating to natural scenery.
  2. having pleasing or beautiful scenery.
  3. of or relating to the stage or to stage scenery.
  4. representing a scene, action, or the like.


noun

  1. a photograph, graphic representation, etc., depicting natural scenery.
  2. a scenic tour:

    to arrange scenics in advance.

scenic

/ ˈsɛn-; ˈsiːnɪk /

adjective

  1. of or relating to natural scenery
  2. having beautiful natural scenery

    a scenic drive

  3. of or relating to the stage or stage scenery
  4. (in painting) representing a scene, such as a scene of action or a historical event
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈԾ, adverb
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Other Word Forms

  • n·· adverb
  • ܲ·n adjective
  • un·n·· adverb
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Word History and Origins

Origin of scenic1

1615–25; < Latin ŧԾܲ < Greek ŧԾó theatrical. See scene, -ic
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So even though Dixon is familiar with the 1.968-mile scenic seaside course, which circles the Long Beach Convention Center 90 times, in some ways Sunday’s IndyCar Series race will feel like his first.

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Meanwhile the pilot who was wanting to land after a five-minute scenic flight had seen the other helicopter on the ground but didn't deem it a threat, the report said.

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I thought, I really want to make it to this one spot because it’s so scenic, and I just need that mental unwind.

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He discovers a slew of favorites — from the most scenic to the best for beginners or joining a pick-up game.

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There’s something forced in the scenic snapshots of the couple laughing, dancing and romancing.

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