scenicsce‧nic /ˈsiːnɪk/ adjective 
a region of scenic beauty2the scenic route a longer way than usual, especially one that goes through beautiful or interesting areas – often used humorously: Let’s take the scenic route home.—scenically /-kli/ adverb
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
- a scenic road through the Welsh mountains
- Highway 55 takes you up a very scenic route along the river.
- We travelled to the coast by a very scenic route.
- A fast-paced, delightful story of Romantic Suspense that races through scenic Cornwall as Jessica tries to escape her unknown pursuer.
- Enjoy numerous scenic drives, or walk along coastlines taking in the breathtaking views Northern Ireland has to offer.
- He shares insights on his favorite hikes, scenic lookouts, secret beaches, helicopter and boat tours.
- Okinawa was scenic and reminded me of Hawaii, based on the movies I had seen.
- Realistic recreations of past dark deeds are dramatically brought to life through tableaux, scenic effects and spectacular sound and lighting.
- There are seven miles of scenic drives with river walks and panoramic views.
- We have one day coach tours to scenic areas in those regions.
Longman Language Activatorplace/countryside/view
use this about a place that everyone admires and likes to visit: · Florence is such a beautiful city.· Cornwall has some of the most beautiful stretches of coastline in Britain.· a restaurant with beautiful views over Sorrento and the Gulf of Naples
especially British use this about a place that is beautiful in a way that makes you feel relaxed and gives you a lot of pleasure: · The hills will be lovely at this time of year.· You are so lucky to live here with all this lovely countryside around you.· The garden was looking lovely.
use this about a view that is extremely beautiful and extremely impressive: · The view from the top of the mountain was stunning.· We got a breathtaking view of the Golden Gate Bridge.· The ruins of Angkor Wat are truly breathtaking.
use this about an area where there are beautiful, large, and impressive mountains, valleys, rivers etc: · The location of the town along the river is magnificent.· the magnificent mountains around Lake Titicaca
use this about a village or town that is pretty in an old-fashioned way: · We visited the picturesque fishing village of Lochinver.· He rents a small house in the picturesque old quarter of town.
use this about a road that goes through beautiful countryside: · We travelled to the coast by a very scenic route.· a scenic road through the Welsh mountains
pleasant to look at but not really impressive: · We walked down the pretty, tree-lined avenue.· a pretty village on the Suffolk border
British an area or place that people visit because it is especially beautiful: · There are several beauty spots to visit in Crete.· People were protesting because the council planned to build a new road through Burleigh Wood, a local beauty spot.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY a region of scenic beautyCOLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES
a region of scenic beauty (=a route that is not direct but goes through beautiful country)· I decided to take the scenic route.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSNOUN· The state has long relied on its scenic beauty to draw visitors and attract business.· Day 4 Pagan-Mandalay A morning flight takes you to Mandalay where scenic beauty and historical tragedy are inextricably meshed.· This fat guide reviews 300 places suitable for skaters with ratings for scenic beauty and pavement quality.· Monthly payments will then be made for maintaining the lands in a way that preserves their wildlife and scenic beauty.
· It was Harlequins who opened the scoring ... Mike Wedderburn taking the scenic route to the corner flag.· Above, it's along way home, but at least the competitors get to take the scenic route.· They took the scenic route back to the Palace.· This is something of a well organized pastime here, and there are many scenic routes to take.
PHRASES FROM THE ENTRY
1surrounded by views of beautiful countryside: - Above, it's along way home, but at least the competitors get to take the scenic route.
- It was Harlequins who opened the scoring ... Mike Wedderburn taking the scenic route to the corner flag.
- They took the scenic route back to the Palace.
a region of scenic beauty2the scenic route a longer way than usual, especially one that goes through beautiful or interesting areas – often used humorously: Let’s take the scenic route home.—scenically /-kli/ adverb