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scenic

adjective · noun

Simple meaning

Of or about the stage or stage scenery.

Pronunciation

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seenik

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IPA pronunciation (US)

ˈsinɪk

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Definition

Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.

adjective

  1. Of or relating to the stage or stage scenery

  2. Having beautiful scenery; picturesque

  3. Dramatic; theatrical

noun

  1. A depiction of scenery

  2. informal

    A scenic artist; a person employed to design backgrounds for theatre etc.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
B1 · Intermediate (estimated)
Frequency
Moderately Common
Typical Use
Neutral / general English

Word Aura™

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Aura for this meaning

This meaning: Of or relating to the stage or stage scenery

Used this way, scenic is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.

Emotional tone
Neutral
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Not strongly marked
How common
Moderately common
Connotation
No strong connotation
Usage feel
Neutral and straightforward

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More ways to use scenic

  • “We took the scenic route through the mountains to enjoy the views.”

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Common Patterns and Combinations

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Scenic

scenic artistscenic designer

Other combinations

scenic routescenic beautyscenic riverscenic areascenic effectscenic spots

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Word Family

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Compound terms

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  • scenic artistnounCompound term

    An artist specializing in scenic subjects.

  • scenic railwaynounCompound term

    Small railway in an amusement park.

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  • scene painternounRelated term

    An artist specializing in scenic subjects.

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