Synonyms for scenery


Grammar : Noun
Spell : see-nuh-ree
Phonetic Transcription : ˈsi nə ri

Top 10 synonyms for scenery Other synonyms for the word scenery

Définition of scenery

Origin :
  • "decoration of a theater stage," 1770, earlier scenary; see scene + -ery. Meaning "a landscape or view, a pictorial scene" is from 1777.
  • noun surroundings
Example sentences :
  • The scenery in this portion of the river is highly exciting.
  • Extract from : « Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, No. 327 » by Various
  • The ballet's good, the scenery is splendid, and the music might be worse.
  • Extract from : « Punchinello, Vol. 1, No. 6, May 7, 1870 » by Various
  • Between Auxerre and Autun much of the scenery has an English look.
  • Extract from : « The Roof of France » by Matilda Betham-Edwards
  • The scenery before the gorge of the river is reached is gloomy, but grand.
  • Extract from : « The Story of the Malakand Field Force » by Sir Winston S. Churchill
  • They all proceed thither; the scenery of the lake, and the monsters that dwell in it, are described.
  • Extract from : « Beowulf » by Unknown
  • I made him understand this by turning my face towards the scenery we were passing.
  • Extract from : « My Double Life » by Sarah Bernhardt
  • The scenery is very varied, and there is much in it to attract our regard.
  • Extract from : « Brighter Britain! (Volume 1 of 2) » by William Delisle Hay
  • He appeared to be whistling a tune and regarding the scenery.
  • Extract from : « The Golden Age » by Kenneth Grahame
  • Some stage carpenters were busy, working overtime on a piece of scenery.
  • Extract from : « The Film of Fear » by Arnold Fredericks
  • Some are pictures of scenery; most are characteristic representations of the children.
  • Extract from : « Lotus Buds » by Amy Carmichael
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