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scenic

 

[ ˈsiːnɪk ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

beautiful natural views

providing or relating to views of impressive or beautiful natural scenery

Synonyms

breathtaking, panoramic, picturesque

Examples of usage

  • The area is known for its scenic beauty.
  • We took a scenic drive along the coast.
Context #2 | Adjective

aesthetic appeal

visually appealing or picturesque

Synonyms

attractive, beautiful, charming

Examples of usage

  • The hotel has a scenic rooftop terrace.
  • This painting captures the scenic beauty of the countryside.

Translations

Translations of the word "scenic" in other languages:

🇵🇹 cênico

🇮🇳 दृश्यमान

🇩🇪 szenisch

🇮🇩 pemandangan

🇺🇦 сценічний

🇵🇱 sceniczny

🇯🇵 景色の良い

🇫🇷 scénique

🇪🇸 escénico

🇹🇷 manzara

🇰🇷 경치 좋은

🇸🇦 ذو مناظر خلابة

🇨🇿 scénický

🇸🇰 scénický

🇨🇳 风景如画的

🇸🇮 scenski

🇮🇸 sviðsmynd

🇰🇿 сахналық

🇬🇪 სცენური

🇦🇿 səhnəvi

🇲🇽 escénico

Etymology

The word 'scenic' originated from the Greek word 'skēnē', which means 'tent' or 'stage'. Over time, it evolved to refer to the background of a stage set, and eventually came to be associated with natural landscapes and views. The use of 'scenic' to describe beautiful or picturesque views dates back to the early 19th century.

See also: scene, scenery, scenes.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,494, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.