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scenery Definition

sce·nery (nə rē)

noun pl. -·er·ies

  1. painted screens, backdrops, hangings, etc., used on the stage to represent places and surroundings in a play, opera, etc.
  2. the general appearance of a place; features of a landscape

Etymology: < obs. scenary, scenic < LL scenarius < L scena, scene

scenery Synonyms

scenery

n.

landscape, prospect, spectacle; see view 1, 2.

scenery Usage Examples

Converse of subject

  • surround: The village itself is set in the valley with skiing on either side, surrounded by dramatic scenery.

Converse of object

  • admire: Also nearby is picturesque reservoir where you can fish, cycle, walk or just admire the scenery.
  • enjoy: I can't say how much I enjoyed the scenery on our ride.
  • boast: The resort is close to Fraser Island, the world's largest sand island that boasts some spectacular scenery.
  • appreciate: Cycling is not only healthy exercise but great fun and the perfect way to appreciate the stunning scenery of the area.
  • surround: The stunning surrounding scenery also affords plenty of incentives to get out in the fresh air.
  • explore: Freshwater - beautiful surrounding cliffs to explore the coastal scenery.

Adjective modifier

  • breathtaking: See some of the most breathtaking scenery Canada has to offer.
  • spectacular: Higher up amidst spectacular scenery we may see a Red Warbler.
  • stunning: Corfu, Greek Isle Corfu boasts some of the most stunning scenery in the Greek Isles.
  • magnificent: The ships are purpose built for these ice-free waters, weaving close to the shore past magnificent coastal scenery.
  • beautiful: View some of the most beautiful scenery in Europe from the comfort of a modern cruise ship.
  • coastal: Then continue south by Big Sur o­n Highway 1, where you will experience some of the most incredible coastal scenery in America.

Preposition: with

  • cliff: Narrator: The walk takes them along the coast road where they enjoy dramatic scenery with steep cliffs and a stormy sea.

Noun used with modifier

  • breath-taking: There are many nature trails to explore the wildlife and breath-taking scenery.
  • mountain: Well spend the majority of our time trekking between alpine huts, enjoying some of the Balkans best mountain scenery.
  • karst: Watch the James Bond film: a spot of tower karst scenery at one point.
  • limestone: Two miles to go, amazing limestone scenery - with Brian just to the right of the photo.
  • highland: Expeditions by sea kayak or on foot through spectacular highland scenery are also on offer.
  • moorland: Jewel of the Leat Not wishing to be too voyeuristic you avert your eyes to the hazy moorland scenery.
scenery Quotes

More glutton than artist†he commences to chew up the scenery.

—Parker, Dorothy ne¤  e Rothschild

  Mountains are the beginning and the end of all natural scenery.

—Ruskin,John

Nothing helps scenery like ham and eggs.

—Twain, Mark pseudonym of  Samuel Langhorne Clemens

Rather lovely descriptions of scenery, don't you think?

—Bell, Martin

Scenery is fineöbut human nature is finer.

—Keats,John

The scenery was beautiful, but the actors got in front of it.

—Woollcott, Alexander Humphreys

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