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- [see-nik, sen-ik]
- /ˈsi nɪk, ˈsɛn ɪk/
- /ˈsiː.nɪk/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [see-nik, sen-ik]
- /ˈsi nɪk, ˈsɛn ɪk/
Definitions of scenic word
- adjective scenic of or relating to natural scenery. 1
- adjective scenic having pleasing or beautiful scenery. 1
- adjective scenic of or relating to the stage or to stage scenery. 1
- adjective scenic representing a scene, action, or the like. 1
- noun scenic a photograph, graphic representation, etc., depicting natural scenery. 1
- noun scenic a scenic tour: to arrange scenics in advance. 1
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Origin of scenic
First appearance:
before 1615 One of the 41% oldest English words
1615-25; < Latin scēnicus < Greek skēnikós theatrical. See scene, -ic
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Parts of speech for Scenic
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
scenic popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
scenic usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for scenic
adj scenic
- all-embracing — Something that is all-embracing includes or affects everyone or everything.
- all-encompassing — all-embracing.
- bird's-eye — seen or photographed from high above
- birdseye — Clarence1886-1956; U.S. inventor of methods of quick-freezing foods
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