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scenic

/ˈsinɪk/
/ˈsinɪk/
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Something scenic is lush and beautiful to look at, like a mountain range.

A pretty sight can be called a beautiful scene, and you can refer to amazing, gorgeous sights as scenic. Niagara Falls and the Grand Canyon are two of the most scenic landmarks in the world; that's why so many tourists go to see them. A drive through the country, with open fields, farm life, and mountain ranges is scenic. Scenic sights are natural. You need to get out of the city or suburbs to get a scenic view.

Definitions of scenic
  1. adjective
    of or relating to the stage or stage scenery
    scenic design”
  2. adjective
    used of locations; having beautiful natural scenery
    scenic drives”
    synonyms:
    beautiful
    delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
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