Scenery

Pronunciation: /ˈsiːnəri/

Definitions of scenery

noun the natural features of a landscape, considered in terms of their appearance

Example Sentences

A1 I love the beautiful scenery in the countryside.

A2 The scenery in the national park was breathtaking.

B1 The changing scenery along the hiking trail kept us entertained.

B2 The scenery from the top of the mountain was absolutely stunning.

C1 The artist captured the essence of the scenery in his landscape paintings.

C2 The intricate details of the scenery in the film were truly remarkable.

Examples of scenery in a Sentence

formal The painter captured the breathtaking scenery of the mountains in his latest masterpiece.

informal We should go for a drive this weekend and enjoy the beautiful scenery along the way.

slang The scenery at the beach was lit, dude!

figurative Her mind was a vast landscape of thoughts, each one a different scenery.

Grammatical Forms of scenery

• plural: sceneries
• comparative: more scenic
• superlative: most scenic
• present tense: scenery
• future tense: will scenery
• perfect tense: has scenery
• continuous tense: is scenery
• singular: scenery
• positive degree: scenery
• infinitive: to scenery
• gerund: scenerying
• participle: sceneryed

Origin and Evolution of scenery

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Middle English, Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'scenery' originated from the Middle English word 'senery' which was derived from the Old French word 'senereie' meaning a stage setting or a scene in a play.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of stage settings, the word 'scenery' evolved to refer to natural landscapes and views, reflecting a shift in focus from man-made to natural beauty.