scenic

Having beautiful natural views.

• We took the scenic route home.
• The train passes through a scenic valley.
• Which road offers the most scenic views?

Similar words: picturesque, beautiful

Common phrases: scenic route, scenic drive, scenic views

Connected with the painted backgrounds and other things that create a place on a stage.

• She teaches scenic design.
• The scenic artist painted a forest backdrop.
• They stored the scenic elements behind the theatre.

Common phrases: scenic design, scenic artist, scenic elements

Connected with acting or performances on a stage.

• The essay examines scenic performance.
• Music supports the scenic action throughout the play.
• Her study explores the scenic presentation of ancient stories.

Similar words: theatrical, dramatic

Common phrases: scenic performance, scenic action, scenic presentation

A picture or other artwork showing a landscape.

• She painted a scenic of the valley.
• Two scenics hung beside the portraits.
• The gallery displayed a mountain scenic near the entrance.

Similar words: landscape

Common phrases: paint a scenic, framed scenic, mountain scenic

Someone whose job is to design or paint backgrounds for stage performances.

• The theatre hired a scenic.
• Two scenics painted the enormous backdrop.
• Our lead scenic designed the forest for this production.

Similar words: scenic artist

Common phrases: hire a scenic, lead scenic, experienced scenic