scenic
English
Alternative forms
- scenick (obsolete)
Etymology
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”).
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈsiːnɪk/
- Rhymes: -iːnɪk
Adjective
scenic (comparative more scenic, superlative most scenic)
- having beautiful scenery; picturesque
- We have plenty of time: let's take the scenic route.
- of or relating to scenery
- dramatic; theatrical
Derived terms
Translations
having beautiful scenery
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