adj
photogenic
foh-toh-JEHN-ihk
adj
1
Looking attractive or good in photographs.
"Their dog is so photogenic it has its own social media following."
How to Use Photogenic
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes someone or something that photographs well, even if they don't necessarily look the same in person.
Common pairings
a photogenic smile
naturally photogenic
Word Forms
more photogenic comparative, most photogenic superlative
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Etymology
From "photo-" ("light") plus "-genic" ("producing" or "suited to").