Definitions for scenicˈsi nɪk, ˈsɛn ɪk

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Random House Webster's College Dictionary

sce•nicˈsi nɪk, ˈsɛn ɪk(adj.)

  1. of or pertaining to natural scenery.

  2. having pleasing or beautiful scenery.

  3. of or pertaining to the stage or to stage scenery.

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Origin of scenic:

1615–25; < L scēnicus < Gk skēnikós theatrical. See scene , -ic

sce′ni•cal•ly(adv.)

Princeton's WordNet

  1. scenic(adj)

    used of locations; having beautiful natural scenery

    "scenic drives"

  2. scenic(adj)

    of or relating to the stage or stage scenery

    "scenic design"

Kernerman English Learner's Dictionary

  1. scenic(adjective)ˈsi nɪk, ˈsɛn ɪk

    surrounded by or showing nature's beauty

    a scenic mountain village; a scenic boat tour

Wiktionary

  1. scenic(Noun)

    a depiction of scenery

  2. scenic(Adjective)

    having beautiful scenery; picturesque

    We have plenty of time lets take the scenic route.

  3. Origin: From scenicus, alternative form of scaenicus, from σκηνικός, from σκηνή.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Scenic(adj)

    alt. of Scenical


Translations for scenic

Kernerman English Multilingual Dictionary

scenic(adjective)

of scenery, real or theatrical

clever scenic effects in the film.

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