Scenic
ˈsiːnɪk
Definitions
Relating to or characterized by attractive natural scenery.
ˈsiːnɪk
Relating to or characteristic of scenery or landscapes.
The train ride offered a scenic view of the countryside.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're on a road trip, and you pass a really pretty place with mountains and trees. That's scenic! It means it's nice to look at, like a beautiful picture.
👶 For kids: When something is scenic, it means it's pretty to look at, like a beautiful park or a mountain.
More Examples
They chose a scenic location for their wedding.
We enjoyed a scenic walk through the national park.
How It's Used
"The scenic route along the coast offers breathtaking views."
"She took some scenic photos of the mountain range."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Idioms & expressions
scenic byway
A road designated for its attractive scenery and recreational opportunities.
"We took the scenic byway to avoid the highway traffic."
scenic overlook
A place providing a fine view of a landscape.
"There was a scenic overlook where we stopped to admire the mountain range."
From Latin scaena ('scene') and related to the stage or theater, evolving to describe visually pleasing landscapes.
The word's usage increased with the rise of tourism and appreciation for natural landscapes in the 19th century.
Memory tip
Think of a 'scene' – it's what you 'see' that is beautiful.
Word Origin
"scaena ('scene' or 'stage')"