photogenic
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- 18
- Words With Friends
- 21
- Letters
- 10
/ˌfəʊ.təʊˈd͡ʒɛn.ɪk/(UK)
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/ˌfəʊ.təʊˈd͡ʒɛn.ɪk/(UK) · /ˌfoʊ.toʊˈd͡ʒɛn.ɪk/(US) · /ˌfoʊ.təˈd͡ʒɛn.ɪk/(US)
Definition of photogenic
3 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included
adj
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Generated or caused by light.
“The sunbather developed a photogenic melanoma on her back.”
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adj
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Generated or caused by light.
“The sunbather developed a photogenic melanoma on her back.”
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Producing or emitting light; luminescent.
“The photogenic bacteria were visible in the dark room.”
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Looking good when photographed.
“The company hired the spokesperson for his photogenic face.”
“Despite being compellingly photogenic, many eagles are difficult photographic targets, particularly when there is bright sunlight.”
“"And besides, you've made it so easy to find reference images of you. You're quite... photogenic."”
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Etymology
From photo- + -genic.
Words you can make from photogenic
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46 words- CHOPIN 13 pts
- PHONIC 13 pts
- PHOTIC 13 pts
- PONCHO 13 pts
- CHIGOE 12 pts
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- GONOPH 12 pts
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- HOPING 12 pts
- PHOTOG 12 pts
- CHITON 11 pts
- COPING 11 pts
- ETHNIC 11 pts
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- PHOTON 11 pts
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- TOPING 9 pts
- COOTIE 8 pts
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- OPTION 8 pts
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- PINCH 12 pts
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- CHING 11 pts
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- PHONE 10 pts
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4-letter words
63 words- CHIP 11 pts
- CHOP 11 pts
- PECH 11 pts
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- CHIT 9 pts
- CHON 9 pts
- COHO 9 pts
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- INTO 4 pts
- NITE 4 pts
- NOTE 4 pts
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