How to Use scenic in a Sentence

scenic

adjective
Definition of scenicnext
  • Our hotel had a scenic view of the lake.
  • The country around here is very scenic.
  • Morin vanished on the evening of Aug. 5 from the scenic trail that cuts through Bel Air, Md.
    — Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2023
  • Bonus: The scenic drive through Grafton Notch is a stunner.
    — Miles Howard, AFAR Media, 6 Feb. 2025
  • Leave town, aka Honolulu, in the morning and make the scenic drive to the North Shore.
    — Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 14 Feb. 2023
  • Here's our list of scenic drives to check out fall foliage around the state.
    — Amy Huschka, Detroit Free Press, 19 Oct. 2024
  • There’s plenty to see and even more to taste, and this scenic route will take you north to south.
    — Condé Nast, Bon Appétit, 14 Mar. 2023
  • At times the most scenic parts of the train route have been served by buses — buses!
    — Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2023
  • The hike is marked well and leads to the scenic overlook, about a four-mile hike total.
    — Washington Post, 2 Mar. 2022
  • One of the world’s most scenic beach towns is now a toxic ruin.
    — Shawn Hubler, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2023
  • The scenic unpaved trails wind through the grove and up and down steep slopes for roughly 3 miles.
    — Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 May 2022
  • As many folks will tell you, the scenic overlook is a standout.
    — Mary Colurso | [email protected], al, 13 Feb. 2022
  • Views of the East River and Manhattan Bridge are a scenic bonus.
    — Kathy A. McDonald, Variety, 16 Dec. 2023
  • Float the Frio on an inner tube in true Texas style, or hike along 16 miles of scenic trails.
    — Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 20 Feb. 2022
  • Travel all or part of these scenic drives for trips of an hour or all day.
    — Arkansas Online, 18 Oct. 2022
  • Four adults can enjoy a long trip and scenic detours on curvy roads along the way.
    — Jonathon Ramsey, Car and Driver, 1 Aug. 2023
  • Some guests might have to share, but the outdoor patio and scenic views are well worth the roommate.
    — Megan Stein, Peoplemag, 2 Aug. 2023
  • Go for a scenic drive to Newfound Gap and hike Clingmans Dome.
    — Emily Pennington, Outside Online, 2 Aug. 2022
  • The south end of the rough, narrow road also serves as a scenic hiking route.
    — Mare Czinar, The Arizona Republic, 27 May 2022
  • For a bird’s eye view of the landscape, opt for a hot air balloon flight or a scenic flight across the great African wild.
    — Karthika Gupta, Robb Report, 7 Sep. 2023
  • Enjoy scenic east-facing views and glimpses of the picturesque bay in the distance.
    — Monica Lander, The Mercury News, 12 Mar. 2024
  • Just because there is a road along a scenic ridge doesn’t mean there will be a flat spot there to camp on.
    — Laura Lancaster, Outdoor Life, 19 Oct. 2023
  • Ferries to the island pass by scenic Brant Point Light House a short walk from town.
    — Alex Erdekian, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 July 2024
  • Get out a map and look for new spots, whether a lake, river or a just a scenic spot in the forest or desert.
    — Idaho Statesman, 31 Jan. 2024
  • The park has 17 miles of hiking trails winding through the park’s scenic areas.
    — The Courier-Journal, 28 Sep. 2022
  • The trip also boasts scenic views and a visit from the Easter Bunny.
    — Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 11 Mar. 2024
  • Our hills make the race a challenge, but the scenic views and cheering crowds help make the miles a little less painful.
    — Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 27 Apr. 2022
  • At camp, find a scenic, and private, spot for the bucket and replace the lid with a toilet seat.
    — Laura Lancaster, Outdoor Life, 19 Oct. 2023
  • Each space includes floor-to-ceiling doors that open out to scenic views.
    — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 20 Dec. 2022
  • The 5,400-square-foot residence has six bedrooms, a media room, and a backyard with a pool and scenic canyon views.
    — Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 9 Feb. 2025

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