adj
photogenic
foh-toh-JEHN-ihk
Photogenic (adj) means looking attractive or good in photographs. Example: “Their dog is so photogenic it has its own social media following.”
adj
1
Looking attractive or good in photographs.
"The company hired the spokesperson for his photogenic face."
"Their dog is so photogenic it has its own social media following."
"Despite being compellingly photogenic, many eagles are difficult photographic targets, particularly when there is bright sunlight."
— Peter Cavanagh, 1. Eagles (2021)
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
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more photogenic
- Superlative
- most photogenic
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Etymology
From "photo-" ("light") plus "-genic" ("producing" or "suited to").
Rhymes for photogenic
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What does “photogenic” mean?
The word “photogenic” means looking attractive or good in photographs. In plain terms, describes someone or something that photographs well, even if they don't necessarily look the same in person.
How do you pronounce “photogenic”?
“Photogenic” is pronounced foh-toh-JEHN-ihk (/ˌfoʊ.toʊˈd͡ʒɛn.ɪk/ in IPA).
How do you use “photogenic” in a sentence?
Here is “photogenic” used in a sentence: “Their dog is so photogenic it has its own social media following.”
What part of speech is “photogenic”?
“Photogenic” is an adjective.
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