scenic
Describing a place, road, or view that looks very beautiful because of nature, like mountains, water, or fields.
Describing a place, route, or view that is especially attractive because of its natural landscape or surroundings.
About the backgrounds, sets, and stage pictures used in plays, films, or shows.
Relating to the design, construction, or use of scenery and sets in theater, film, or other staged performances.
- Base: scenic
scenic area
1region with notable natural beauty
A place or region that many people think is very beautiful to look at, often protected for tourism or nature.
- The government plans to create a new park in this scenic area.
- Tourists are asked not to litter in the scenic area near the waterfall.
- We spent the weekend hiking in a scenic area north of the city.
scenic beauty
1natural beauty of a landscape
The special beauty of a place that comes from its natural land, water, and plants.
- The region is famous for its scenic beauty and rich wildlife.
- Scenic beauty is one of the main reasons visitors come to this island.
- The report warns that uncontrolled building could damage the area’s scenic beauty.
scenic drive
1leisurely drive with nice views
A car trip taken mainly to enjoy beautiful views along the road, not just to get somewhere fast.
- We went for a scenic drive through the countryside on Sunday afternoon.
- The brochure suggests several scenic drives around the national park.
- A scenic drive along the cliffs is the highlight of many visitors’ trips.
scenic lookout
1high place for viewing scenery
A place, usually high up, where people can stand and see a wide and beautiful view.
- There’s a scenic lookout at the top of the hill with a small shelter.
- From the scenic lookout you can see the entire bay and nearby islands.
- They built a new scenic lookout to attract more visitors to the park.
scenic overlook
1designated viewpoint by a road
A place beside a road or path where people can stop to look at a wide and beautiful view.
- We pulled into a scenic overlook to take photos of the canyon.
- The park has several scenic overlooks with picnic tables and information boards.
- There’s a small scenic overlook just past the tunnel on the right.
scenic railway
1tourist train with great views
A train line that people use mainly to enjoy beautiful views of the land, not to travel quickly.
- We booked tickets on a scenic railway that crosses the mountains.
- The scenic railway runs only in summer, when the views are best.
- A historic scenic railway takes visitors along the coast at sunset.
scenic spot
1place known for its nice view
A specific place that is famous or popular because it has a very beautiful view.
- This lake is one of the most popular scenic spots in the region.
- We stopped at several scenic spots along the river to take photos.
- A small sign points the way to a hidden scenic spot above the village.
scenic view
1beautiful natural view
A view of land or water that looks especially beautiful because of nature.
- Our room has a scenic view of the river.
- The hilltop offers a scenic view of the entire valley.
- The restaurant is famous for its food and its scenic views of the harbor.
take the scenic route
1choose a longer, nicer way
To go a longer way than necessary because it is more beautiful or enjoyable, or more generally to do something in a slower, less direct but more enjoyable way.
- On the way home we decided to take the scenic route and stopped at several viewpoints.
- The project manager joked that they had taken the scenic route to finish the report, but the final result was excellent.
- Let’s take the scenic route through the old town instead of walking along the main road.
scenic route
1road with especially pretty views
A road or way that is not the fastest but is chosen because the views along it are very beautiful.
- We took the scenic route along the river.
- We took the scenic route along the coast instead of the busy highway.
- Sometimes it's worth taking the scenic route just to enjoy the view.
- Drivers who have time often choose the scenic route through the mountains.
- The map marks several scenic routes popular with tourists.