scenic

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”).

adj

  1. having beautiful scenery; picturesque
    We have plenty of time: let's take the scenic route.
  2. of or relating to scenery
  3. dramatic; theatrical

noun

  1. a depiction of scenery
  2. (informal) a scenic artist; a person employed to design backgrounds for theatre etc.

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