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Scenic has 4 different meanings across 1 category:

Adjective

Definitions
Noun
1

a depiction of scenery

"The scenic backdrop in the movie was created entirely through computer-generated imagery to show a fantasy landscape."

Adjective
1

used of locations; having beautiful natural scenery

"scenic drives"

2

of or relating to the stage or stage scenery

"scenic design"

3

having beautiful scenery; picturesque

"The scenic drive along the coast offered breathtaking views of towering cliffs and turquoise waters."

In plain English: Scenic describes something that has beautiful views to look at while you are there.

"The scenic route offers beautiful views of the mountains and lakes."

Example Sentences
"The scenic route offers beautiful views of the mountains and lakes." adj
"The scenic route along the coast offered breathtaking views of the ocean." adj
"We took a scenic drive through the mountains to escape the city noise." adj
"The train provided a scenic journey across the lush green valley." adj
See Also
view parkway long island scenery scenically viewshaft artist clairvoyée
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Origin

The word scenic comes from the Latin scēnicus, which originally meant "of or pertaining to the stage." It traveled into English via Middle French, keeping its theatrical meaning.

Rhyming Words
nic danic zanic kinic sinic panic vinic yonic eonic tunic punic xenic ionic sonic monic manic nonic cynic conic genic
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