Scenic Meaning in English
word
ˈsinɪk
SEE-nik
sˈiːnɪk
SEE-nik
Definition
Describes a place or view that is beautiful or impressive, often because of natural scenery.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used with 'view', 'route', or 'area'. Formal-neutral in tone. Not used for city landscapes unless visually impressive. Different from 'picturesque' (which suggests charm or old-fashioned beauty).
Spanish: escénico - pintorescoPortuguese (BR): cênico - pitorescoPortuguese (PT): cénico - pitorescoChinese (Simplified): 风景优美的 - 景色宜人的Chinese (Traditional): 風景優美的 - 景色宜人的Hindi: दृश्यात्मक - सुंदर नज़ारे वालाArabic: ذو مناظر خلابة - ذو طبيعة جميلةBengali: মনোরম - দৃশ্যমান (দৃশ্যাবলি)Russian: живописныйJapanese: 景色の良いVietnamese: có cảnh đẹpKorean: 경치가 좋은Turkish: manzaralıUrdu: دلکش - خوبصورت منظر والاIndonesian: indah - panoramik
Example Sentences
We took the scenic route along the coast.
basic
The hotel has a scenic view of the mountains.
basic
We stopped to take photos at a scenic spot.
basic
That park is so scenic in the fall when all the leaves change color.
natural
Many tourists come here just for the scenic landscapes.
natural
We rented a cabin by a scenic lake for the weekend.
natural