photogenic
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English[edit]
Etymology[edit]
Pronunciation[edit]
- (UK) IPA(key): /ˌfəʊ.təʊˈd͡ʒɛn.ɪk/
- (US) IPA(key): /ˌfoʊ.toʊˈd͡ʒɛn.ɪk/, /ˌfoʊ.təˈd͡ʒɛn.ɪk/
Audio (US) (file) Audio (AU) (file) - Rhymes: -ɛnɪk
Adjective[edit]
photogenic (comparative more photogenic, superlative most photogenic)
- Generated or caused by light.
- The sunbather developed a photogenic melanoma on her back.
- Producing or emitting light; luminescent.
- The photogenic bacteria were visible in the dark room.
- Looking good when photographed.
- The company hired the spokesperson for his photogenic face.
- 2013 July 17, Dan Shive, El Goonish Shive (webcomic), Comic for Wednesday, Jul 17, 2013:
- "And besides, you've made it so easy to find reference images of you. You're quite... photogenic."
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Translations[edit]
generated or caused by light
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producing or emitting light
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looking good when photographed
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