scenic

Definition

having beautiful scenery; picturesque

Etymology

From Middle French scénique, from Latin scēnicus, alternative form of scaenicus (“of or pertaining to the stage; theatrical, scenic”), from Ancient Greek σκηνικός (skēnikós, “theatrical”), from σκηνή (skēnḗ, “stage”).

Example Sentences

• "We have plenty of time: let's take the scenic route."
• "Scenic illusions such as those caused by the haze, or the apparent diminution of scale where everything was enormous, intrigued Dutton."