Photogenic

//ˌfoʊ.toʊˈd͡ʒɛn.ɪk// adj

adj ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Generated or caused by light.

    "The sunbather developed a photogenic melanoma on her back."

  2. 2
    Producing or emitting light; luminescent.

    "The photogenic bacteria were visible in the dark room."

  3. 3
    Looking good when photographed.

    "The company hired the spokesperson for his photogenic face."

Adjective
  1. 1
    looking attractive in photographs wordnet

Synonyms

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3-dattractiveautoluminescentbioluminescentchemicoluminescentchemiluminescent

Example

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"Do you think you're photogenic?"

Etymology

From photo- + -genic.

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