sce|nic

sce|nic
sce|nic «SEE nihk, SEHN ihk», adjective, noun.
–adj.
1. a) of or having to do with natural scenery: »

The scenic splendors of Yellowstone Park are famous.

b) having much fine scenery; picturesque: »

a scenic highway.

2. of or having to do with stage scenery or stage effects: »

The production of the musical comedy was a scenic triumph.

3. representing an action, incident, or situation, in art: »

There is far less antagonism between what is decorative and what is scenic in painting than is sometimes supposed (C. H. Moore).

–n.
a moving picture of natural scenes.
sce´ni|cal|ly, adverb.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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  • scenic — sce·nic …   English syllables

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  • scenic — sce|nic [ˈsi:nık] adj 1.) surrounded by views of beautiful countryside ▪ a region of scenic beauty 2.) the scenic route a longer way than usual, especially one that goes through beautiful or interesting areas often used humorously ▪ Let s take… …   Dictionary of contemporary English

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