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Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English
scenic
adjective
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES
the scenic route (=a route that is not direct but goes through beautiful country)
▪ I decided to take the scenic route.
COLLOCATIONS FROM CORPUS
■ NOUN
beauty
▪ The state has long relied on its scenic beauty to draw visitors and attract business.
▪ Day 4 Pagan-Mandalay A morning flight takes you to Mandalay where scenic beauty and historical tragedy are inextricably meshed.
▪ This fat guide reviews 300 places suitable for skaters with ratings for scenic beauty and pavement quality.
▪ Monthly payments will then be made for maintaining the lands in a way that preserves their wildlife and scenic beauty.
route
▪ It was Harlequins who opened the scoring ... Mike Wedderburn taking the scenic route to the corner flag.
▪ Above, it's along way home, but at least the competitors get to take the scenic route.
▪ They took the scenic route back to the Palace.
▪ This is something of a well organized pastime here, and there are many scenic routes to take.
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER ENTRIES
▪ a scenic road through the Welsh mountains
▪ Highway 55 takes you up a very scenic route along the river.
▪ We travelled to the coast by a very scenic route.
EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS
▪ A fast-paced, delightful story of Romantic Suspense that races through scenic Cornwall as Jessica tries to escape her unknown pursuer.
▪ Enjoy numerous scenic drives, or walk along coastlines taking in the breathtaking views Northern Ireland has to offer.
▪ He shares insights on his favorite hikes, scenic lookouts, secret beaches, helicopter and boat tours.
▪ Okinawa was scenic and reminded me of Hawaii, based on the movies I had seen.
▪ Realistic recreations of past dark deeds are dramatically brought to life through tableaux, scenic effects and spectacular sound and lighting.
▪ There are seven miles of scenic drives with river walks and panoramic views.
▪ We have one day coach tours to scenic areas in those regions.
The Collaborative International Dictionary
Scenic

Scenic \Scen"ic\, Scenical \Scen"ic*al\, a. [L. scaenicus, scenicus, Gr. ?: cf. F. sc['e]nique. See Scene.] Of or pertaining to scenery; of the nature of scenery; theatrical.

All these situations communicate a scenical animation to the wild romance, if treated dramatically.
--De Quincey.

Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
scenic

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.

Wiktionary
scenic

a. having beautiful scenery; picturesque n. a depiction of scenery

WordNet
scenic
  1. adj. used of locations; having beautiful natural scenery; "scenic drives"

  2. of or relating to the stage or stage scenery; "scenic design"

Gazetteer
Wikipedia
Scenic (album)

Scenic is the first full-length album by Denver Harbor, released on October 12, 2004 on Universal Records. It contains re-recorded versions of four of the five tracks from their debut EP Extended Play ("Picture Perfect Wannabe", "Outta My Head", "Satisfied" and "Way Back Home"), as well as two of the three songs from their 2003 demo ("All I Want" and "Move On").

Scenic

Scenic may refer to:

  • Scenic design
  • Scenic painting
  • Scenic overlook
  • Scenic railway
  • Scenic route
  • Scenic, South Dakota, United States

Usage examples of "scenic".

Brandon Charters offering fishing expeditions, scenic tours of Dingle Bay, trips to the Blasketts, the islands off the Dingle coast, and both fly-fishing and sailing lessons.

The planet has never been seriously colonized or terraformed except for random RNA seeding during the early days of the Hegira, and appears to have been part of the River Tethys tour strictly for scenic and animal-viewing purposes.

Shadows that had seemed threatening during the night gave way to scenic beauty that in other circumstances would have left Merissa gasping in awe.

Lo Manto turned away and looked out at the harsh waves of a cold river, the scenic tree-lined landscape, the occasional house breaking into the formation.

Vancouver, which besides having the most scenic airship moorage in the world, boasted a sizable Adantan clave.

Instead he arranged to meet them at the scenic turnout above Striga Meadow.

The school occupies an ever serene edge of the townscape, semidetached, more or less scenic, suspended in political calm.

In the latter cubicle I maneuvered so as to give him a series of breathtaking scenic views of the Grand Tetons that rose behind the plunging silver horizon of my neckline, and he unfroze considerably.

Each of the aluminum smelters and the pulp and paper factories that dot its ruggedly scenic landscape is unionized and has been for decades.

Finally the untheatrical construction is entirely un-Gogolian, and in the deliberate discarding of all tricks and contrivances at scenic effect Ostrovsky from the outset attains his best.

Deviation from scenic propriety has only to vituperate itself for the consequences it generates.

The audiocassette was intended to be played on the tape deck of a car, directing the user on a self-guided tour of scenic and historic sites around the county.

Well known fancies and opinions are here wrought up in scenic form to convey certain moral impressions.

The distinguishing scenic effect from that distance was the countless distinct flashes of light reflected from the swords and spears, otherwise the panorama was not so grand as might have been expected.

Would you be satisfied to spend your lives quietly in some scenic place in Gifu, and become early recluses in a large palace, with your meals provided by your host?