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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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Scenic
is always a great word to know.
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| the offspring of a zebra and a donkey. |
| a fool or simpleton; ninny. |
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Example Sentences
- It has a superb theater, a fine art museum and scenic.
- It has been a scenic spot for mainland and overseas tourists.
- The trip is certainly scenic and for a tourist isn't a bad deal, if you've the time--25-3 days.
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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.
EXPAND Scenic railway is recorded from 1894.
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