adj.1 a picturesque; impressive or beautiful (took the scenic route). b of or concerning natural scenery (flatness is the main scenic feature).
2 (of a picture etc.) representing an incident.
3 Theatr. of or on the stage (scenic performances).
Phrases and idioms:
scenic railway
1. a miniature railway running through artificial scenery at funfairs etc.
2 big dipper 1.
Derivatives:
scenically adv.
Etymology: L scenicus f. Gk skenikos of the stage (as SCENE)