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photogenic

[foh-tuh-jen-ik]

adjective

  1. forming an attractive subject for photography or having features that look well in a photograph.

    a photogenic face.

  2. Biology.producing or emitting light, as certain bacteria; luminiferous; phosphorescent.

  3. Medicine/Medical.produced or caused by light, as a skin condition.



photogenic

/ ˌəʊəˈɛɪ /

adjective

  1. (esp of a person) having features, colouring, and a general facial appearance that look attractive in photographs

  2. biology producing or emitting light

    photogenic bacteria

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Other 51Թ Forms

  • photogenically adverb
  • ˌdzٴˈԾ adverb
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of photogenic1

First recorded in 1830–40; photo- + -genic
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Horror franchises revolving around photogenic young people being stalked by a deadly murderer are hard to kill off.

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Amanda Greeley, owner of racket sports fashion brand Spence, argues tennis’ increased popularity is a result of the photogenic nature, but also society’s desire for connection.

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A photogenic patch of Yosemite Valley, with the soaring rock face of El Capitan in the background, had become his personal TV studio.

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On one side of the news feeds was the Trump administration's most photogenic couple, the first daughter Ivanka, and her husband Jared Kushner who was also the president's senior advisor.

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As younger nicotine consumers confront the health downsides of their habits, these companies are advertising photogenic solutions that dress up versions of an old formula by catering to both young vapers’ consumption habits and style.

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