photogenic

adjective

pho·​to·​ge·​nic ˌfō-tə-ˈje-nik  -ˈjē- 

1

: produced or precipitated by light

photogenic dermatitis

2

: producing or generating light : phosphorescent

photogenic bacteria

3

: suitable for being photographed especially because of visual appeal

a photogenic smile

photogenically

ˌfō-tə-ˈje-ni-k(ə-)lē 

-ˈjē-

adverb

Examples of photogenic in a Sentence

She's a very photogenic child.

This is the city's most photogenic park.

Recent Examples on the Web

From photogenic fishing villages and sumptuous seafood to ancient monasteries, and gorgeous beaches (many of them within an hour’s drive of Istanbul), a lot of things make this coast extra special. —Joe Yogerst, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024

There’s a coldness to his photogenic demeanor that’s awfully appealing. —Will Leitch, Vulture, 9 Aug. 2024

Head to the building straddling Ma Dang and Dan Shui streets and look up from the walkway to snap those photogenic rows of red pots spilling with shrubs. —Juliet Kinsman, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Oct. 2024

This sweep of countryside, one of Italy’s most photogenic and noteworthy wine areas, is renowned for its production of Barolo, Barbaresco, and Barbera. —Catherine Sabino, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1835, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

photogenic

adjective

pho·​to·​ge·​nic ˌfōt-ə-ˈjen-ik  -ˈjēn- 

: suitable for being photographed : likely to photograph well

a photogenic child

photogenically

-i-k(ə-)lē 

adverb

Medical Definition

photogenic

adjective

pho·​to·​gen·​ic ˌfōt-ə-ˈjen-ik 

1

: produced or precipitated by light

photogenic epilepsy

photogenic dermatitis

2

: producing or generating light : phosphorescent

photogenic bacteria