scenic
- 01 B1 Intermediate
adj.having beautiful natural views that are pleasant to look at.
adj.characterised by beautiful or impressive natural scenery; picturesque.
Simple“We took the scenic route through the mountains instead of the fast highway.”
In context“The train journey offers a scenic transition from the industrial outskirts to the lush, rolling hills of the countryside.”
UsageOften used in the phrase 'the scenic route' to mean a longer but more beautiful path.
SynonymsAntonyms - 02 C1 Advanced
adj.relating to the painted backgrounds or decorations used on a theatre stage.
adj.pertaining to the stage scenery or visual representation of a setting in a theatrical production.
Simple“The play was famous for its amazing scenic effects and lighting.”
In context“The production's scenic design was praised for its minimalist approach, using only light and shadow to suggest a vast forest.”
UsageUsually precedes the noun it modifies, such as 'scenic design' or 'scenic artist'.
Synonyms - 03 C2 Proficiency
n.a person who designs or paints the backgrounds for a play or film.
n.an individual employed to design or paint scenery for theatrical or cinematic productions.
Simple“He worked as a scenic on several big Hollywood movies.”
In context“After years of working as a scenic in regional theatre, she was finally hired for a major Broadway production.”
Synonymsset designerpainter
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”).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.