scenic

/'si:nik/ Cách viết khác : (scenical) /'si:nikəl/

Thân thiện

The family took a scenic drive along the winding coastal road.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Relating to natural scenery: Pertaining to or featuring beautiful or impressive views of the natural landscape.
   • Relating to stage scenery: Pertaining to the visual background or setting created for a theatrical production.

Examples of Usage

• Adjective:
  • We took the scenic route through the mountains to enjoy the views.
  • The scenic beauty of the national park attracts thousands of visitors.
  • She is responsible for the scenic design of the new play.

Advanced Usage

• "Scenic overlook": A designated stopping point, often by a road, that offers a wide, impressive view of the surrounding landscape.
  • We stopped at every scenic overlook to take photographs.
• "Scenic artist": A person who paints the backdrops and sets for theatrical productions.
  • The scenic artist transformed the stage into a medieval castle.

Variants and Related Words

• Scenically (adverb): In a way that relates to or provides beautiful scenery.
  • The highway is scenically spectacular.
• Scenery (noun): The natural features of a landscape, or the painted backgrounds used on a theater stage.
  • We admired the mountain scenery. / The stage scenery was very elaborate.

Synonyms

• Picturesque: Visually attractive, especially in a quaint or charming way, like a picture.
• Panoramic: Providing a wide, unbroken view of the surrounding area.

Related Phrases

• Scenic railway/route: A road or railway journey chosen specifically for the beautiful views it offers.
  • The train journey is known as one of the world's great scenic railways.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. of or relating to the stage or stage scenery
   • scenic design
2. used of locations; having beautiful natural scenery
   • scenic drives