Word
scenic
US/ˈsinɪk/
UK/sˈiːnɪk/
Definitions
01beautiful views
B1 · Intermediate
adj. having beautiful natural views that are pleasant to look at.
adj. characterised by beautiful or impressive natural scenery; picturesque.
“We took the scenic route through the mountains instead of the fast highway.”
“The train journey offers a scenic transition from the industrial outskirts to the lush, rolling hills of the countryside.”
Usage
Often used in the phrase 'the scenic route' to mean a longer but more beautiful path.
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02theatre scenery
C1 · Advanced Theater Technical
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.
“The play was famous for its amazing scenic effects and lighting.”
“The production's scenic design was praised for its minimalist approach, using only light and shadow to suggest a vast forest.”
Usage
Usually precedes the noun it modifies, such as 'scenic design' or 'scenic artist'.
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03a scenic artist
C2 · Proficiency Countable noun Theater Informal · Technical
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.
“He worked as a scenic on several big Hollywood movies.”
“After years of working as a scenic in regional theatre, she was finally hired for a major Broadway production.”
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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”).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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