scenic
gb/sˈinɪk/ us/sˈinɪk/
B1
Engleză
~ 8700
Sensuri
0 sensuri
adjective
B1
property
1
having beautiful natural scenery
Describing a place, road, or view that looks very beautiful because of nature, like mountains, water, or fields.
Tipar de utilizare:
a scenic [place/route/view]
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners sometimes use *scenic* to describe people or objects, but it is normally used for places, routes, and views, especially in nature. Also, do not say *a scenic* as a noun; say *a scenic place*, *a scenic route*, or *a scenic view*.
Sinonime
picturesque (Often suggests something beautiful in a charming, postcard-like or old-fashioned way, especially small towns or countryside scenes.)
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beautiful (A very general word; scenic is more specific to natural landscapes and views.)
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spectacular (Stronger and more dramatic; used when the scenery is very impressive or striking, not just pleasantly pretty.)
Antonime
ugly (Says that something is very unpleasant to look at, the opposite of visually attractive scenery.)
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bleak (Describes a landscape that feels empty, cold, or depressing, lacking the pleasant beauty of scenic places.)
Colocații
scenic view
|scenic route
|scenic drive
|scenic area
|scenic landscape
|scenic beauty
Teme
travel
|nature
|geography
|core_vocabulary
Exemple
- We drove along a scenic coastal road that followed the cliffs for miles.
- The hotel boasts a scenic view of the lake and surrounding mountains.
- They chose a scenic route through the countryside instead of taking the highway.
- The national park is famous for its scenic waterfalls and forest trails.
- A small scenic village lay at the foot of the snow-covered peaks.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- We had lunch in a scenic park by the river.
- This is a very scenic town with mountains all around it.
- Let’s walk the more scenic path through the forest.
- We stopped at a scenic point to take photos.
- The train goes through a scenic valley.
adjective
technical
C1
property
2
relating to stage scenery
About the backgrounds, sets, and stage pictures used in plays, films, or shows.
Tipar de utilizare:
[scenic] [design/set/elements]
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners may confuse this sense with the more common meaning related to natural beauty. In theater or film contexts, *scenic* usually refers to sets and backdrops, not to real landscapes.
Sinonime
stage (Used as an adjective (as in *stage design*), it is broader and can include many aspects of production, not only scenery.)
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theatrical (More general; can describe anything related to theater, not just scenery or sets.)
Antonime
bare (Describes a stage with little or no scenery or decoration, the opposite of having developed scenic design.)
Colocații
scenic design
|scenic designer
|scenic artist
|scenic elements
|scenic backdrop
|scenic effects
Teme
art
|theater
|arts_entertainment
|communication
|education
Exemple
- The production won awards for its innovative scenic design and lighting.
- She works as a scenic artist, painting large backdrops for the city’s theaters.
- The director requested more elaborate scenic elements to create a sense of depth on stage.
- Their budget did not allow for complex scenic effects, so they kept the set simple.
- A detailed scenic model of the set was built before construction began.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- He studied scenic design at art school.
- The scenic elements in the play helped show the change of seasons.
- They hired a new scenic designer for the musical.
- The show has simple acting but very rich scenic effects.
- She loves working on the scenic parts of a theater production.
Gramatică
Expresii
scenic area
1/sˈinɪk ˈɛɹiə/
fixed phrase
region with notable natural beauty
A place or region that many people think is very beautiful to look at, often protected for tourism or nature.
Exemple
- 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
1/sˈinɪk bjˈuti/
fixed phrase
natural beauty of a landscape
The special beauty of a place that comes from its natural land, water, and plants.
Exemple
- 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
1/sˈinɪk dɹˈaɪv/
fixed phrase
leisurely drive with nice views
A car trip taken mainly to enjoy beautiful views along the road, not just to get somewhere fast.
Exemple
- 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
1/sˈinɪk lˈʊkˌaʊt/
fixed phrase
high place for viewing scenery
A place, usually high up, where people can stand and see a wide and beautiful view.
Exemple
- 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
1/sˈinɪk ˈoʊvɚlˌʊk/
fixed phrase
designated viewpoint by a road
A place beside a road or path where people can stop to look at a wide and beautiful view.
Exemple
- 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
1/sˈinɪk ɹˈeɪlwˌeɪ/
fixed phrase
tourist train with great views
A train line that people use mainly to enjoy beautiful views of the land, not to travel quickly.
Exemple
- 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
1/sˈinɪk spˈɑt/
fixed phrase
place known for its nice view
A specific place that is famous or popular because it has a very beautiful view.
Exemple
- 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
1/sˈinɪk vjˈu/
fixed phrase
beautiful natural view
A view of land or water that looks especially beautiful because of nature.
Exemple
- 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
1/tˈeɪk ðə sˈinɪk ɹˈaʊt/
idiom
choose 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.
Exemple
- 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
1/sˈinɪk ɹˈaʊt/
fixed phrase
road with especially pretty views
A road or way that is not the fastest but is chosen because the views along it are very beautiful.
Exemple
- 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.