scenic

CEFRB2

/ˈsiːnɪk/

adjective · noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Having attractive natural views or scenery.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    dramatic; theatrical

Examples

  • Kyoto is internationally famous for its scenic beauty.

  • This place is famous for its scenic beauty.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
2
Citations
1

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adjective

Extra meanings

  1. of or relating to scenery

  2. having beautiful scenery; picturesque

noun

Extra meaning

  1. A depiction of scenery.

More examples

In context

  • We have plenty of time: let's take the scenic route.

  • Scenic illusions such as those caused by the haze, or the apparent diminution of scale where everything was enormous, intrigued Dutton.

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Origin

adjective

From Middle French scénique, from Latin scēnicus, alternative form of scaenicus (“of or pertaining to the stage; theatrical, scenic”), from Ancient Greek σκηνικός (skēnikós, “theatrical”), from σκηνή (skēnḗ, “stage”).