picturesque scenery

collocation in English

meaningsofpicturesqueandscenery

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picturesque
adjective
uk
/ˌpɪk.tʃərˈesk/us
/ˌpɪk.tʃərˈesk/
(especially of a place) attractive in appearance, especially in an ...
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scenery
noun[U]
uk
/ˈsiː.nər.i/us
/ˈsiː.nɚ.i/
the general appearance of the natural environment, especially when it ...
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(Definition ofpicturesqueandsceneryfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Cornwall'spicturesquescenerymakes it is easy to forget how many problems need to be tackled in the county.
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Due to its saline water the lake is lifeless, but offerspicturesquescenery.
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It comes across as an outstanding beauty spot, with a waterfall amidstpicturesquescenery.
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The suspension bridge draws a lot of tourists owing to itspicturesquescenery.
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On the rocky moors the various lichens and mosses complement each other in colorfulpicturesquescenery.
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Thepicturesquescenery, combined with the pure forest air attracts many tourists to this holiday area.
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It is also famous for itspicturesquescenery.
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The track is a long, hard uphill slog, notwithstanding its share ofpicturesquescenery.
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The 136 acre campus covered with a verdant reserve of forest makes a serene environment and apicturesquescenery.
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In addition, there are 4 artificial lakes and a man-made beach to complement thepicturesquescenery.
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The southern section of the shire is mostly level or undulating, but characterised bypicturesquescenery.
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Its healthfulness,picturesquescenery, pure water, facilities for outdoor sports and quiet pleasures, made it a desirable place for a summer vacation.
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They provide mainly ruralpicturesquesceneryand are unpaved.
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