photogenic

Valid in Scrabble

Scrabble points
18
Words With Friends
21
Letters
10
Pronunciation
/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

  1. Generated or caused by light.
    “The sunbather developed a photogenic melanoma on her back.”
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adj

  1. Generated or caused by light.
    “The sunbather developed a photogenic melanoma on her back.”
  2. Producing or emitting light; luminescent.
    “The photogenic bacteria were visible in the dark room.”
  3. 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."”

Definitions from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA.

Etymology

From photo- + -genic.

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