scenic
scenic definition
sce·nic (sē′nik; occas. sen′ik)
adjective
- of the stage; dramatic; theatrical
- relating to stage effects or stage scenery
- having to do with natural scenery
- having beautiful scenery; affording beautiful views
- representing an action, event, etc.
Etymology: MFr scénique < L scenicus < Gr skēnikos < skēnē, scene
Also Now Rarescenical sce′·ni·cal
Related Forms:
- scenically sce′·ni·cally adverb
Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2005 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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