scenic
pronunciation
How to pronounce scenic in British English:
UK [ˈsiːnɪk]
How to pronounce scenic in American English:
US [ˈsiːnɪk]
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- Adjective:
- used of locations; having beautiful natural scenery
- of or relating to the stage or stage scenery
Word Origin
- scenic (adj.)
- 1620s, "of or belonging to the stage or drama, theatrical," from French scénique (14c.) and directly from Latin scaenicus "dramatic, theatrical," from Greek skenikos, from skene (see scene). Meaning "of or belonging to natural scenery" is recorded from 1842. Of roads, etc., "offering fine views," recorded since 1885. Scenic railway is recorded from 1886. Related: Scenically.
Example
- 1. The indoor cat goes for an afternoon stroll in a scenic meadow .
- 2. Try the bear claw . Drink blueberry tea instead . Take the scenic route home .
- 3. From the scenic eastern chinese city of hangzhou , ye entered the local chenjinglun sports school at the age of six .
- 4. Economic analysis of tourist peccancy control in natural scenic spots .
- 5. Would you recommend some scenic spots for me ?