photogenic

adjective

pho·​to·​ge·​nic ˌfō-tə-ˈje-nik How to pronounce photogenic (audio) -ˈjē- How to pronounce photogenic (audio)
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 adverb

Examples of photogenic in a Sentence

She's a very photogenic child. This is the city's most photogenic park.
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Older kids will appreciate the photogenic murals crafted inside and outside of this home, and as an extra perk, the cabin is located near Sevierville, which is packed with family adventures, from zip line courses to gem mines. Graham Averill, Outside Online, 21 Feb. 2025 Our first stop was Fragrant Isle, a photogenic lavender farm run by Edgar Anderson and his French wife, Martine. Jacqueline Kehoe, Travel + Leisure, 23 Jan. 2025 Hikers can follow coastal routes that will lead them to such photogenic spots as Lastres, Tazones and Torazu. Catherine Sabino, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025 The analysis ranked the 100 largest American cities based on their performances in three categories: photogenic proposal spots, shopping for proposals, and romantic experiences and ambiance. Madeline Fitzgerald, Quartz, 12 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for photogenic

Word History

First Known Use

1835, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of photogenic was in 1835

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“Photogenic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/photogenic. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

photogenic

adjective
pho·​to·​ge·​nic ˌfōt-ə-ˈjen-ik How to pronounce photogenic (audio) -ˈjēn- How to pronounce photogenic (audio)
: suitable for being photographed : likely to photograph well
a photogenic child
photogenically adverb

Medical Definition

photogenic

adjective
pho·​to·​gen·​ic ˌfōt-ə-ˈjen-ik How to pronounce photogenic (audio)
1
: produced or precipitated by light
photogenic epilepsy
photogenic dermatitis
2
: producing or generating light : phosphorescent
photogenic bacteria

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