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Scenic vs Unsightly - What's the difference?

scenic | unsightly |

As adjectives the difference between scenic and unsightly

is that scenic is having beautiful scenery; picturesque while unsightly is displeasing to the eye.

As a noun scenic

is a depiction of scenery.

scenic

English

Alternative forms

* scenick (obsolete)

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • having beautiful scenery; picturesque
    • We have plenty of time: let's take the scenic route.

    Derived terms

    * scenically

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • a depiction of scenery

    • unsightly

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • displeasing to the eye

    • Usage notes

    * The forms unsightlier and unsightliest are dated.

    Synonyms

    * disgusting * ugly

    Antonyms

    * beautiful * sightly