scenic
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nɪk, ˈsɛn adjective Also, sce·ni·cal.
1.
of or pertaining to natural scenery.
2.
having pleasing or beautiful scenery.
3.
of or pertaining to the stage or to stage scenery.
4.
representing a scene, action, or the like.
noun
5.
a photograph, graphic representation, etc., depicting natural scenery.
6.
a scenic tour: to arrange scenics in advance.
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| —adj | |
| 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 |
| 'scenically | |
| —adv | |
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Word Origin & History
scenic
1623, of or belonging to the stage or drama, from Fr. scénique (14c.), from L. scænicus, from Gk. skenikos, from skene (see scene). Meaning "of or belonging to natural scenery" is recorded from 1842. Of roads, etc., "offering fine views," recorded since 1914.
Scenic railway is recorded from 1894.
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Example sentences
It can span generations and take lots of scenic detours, and the reader will usually stay along for the ride.
Summer and fall are ideal times to drive this scenic route.
Roads through the park allow for scenic drives, with both a coastal route and a mountain route to choose from.
First, there's its natural scenic beauty, along with water sports in summer and snow sports in winter.
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