photogenic
adjective
pho·to·ge·nic
ˌfō-tə-ˈje-nik 
-ˈjē-
-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
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She's a very photogenic child.
This is the city's most photogenic park.
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This sweep of countryside, one of Italy’s most photogenic and noteworthy wine areas, is renowned for its production of Barolo, Barbaresco, and Barbera.
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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
This generation of vapers wants quitting to be as photogenic, chic and flavorful as vaping itself.
—Lina Abascal, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2024
The city’s retail sales have plummeted as visitors trade luxury stores for sights and snacks, like a photogenic footbridge or a social media-friendly egg tart.
—Bynicholas Gordon, Fortune Asia, 7 Oct. 2024
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photogenic
adjective
pho·to·ge·nic
ˌfōt-ə-ˈjen-ik
-ˈjēn-
-ˈjēn-
: suitable for being photographed : likely to photograph well
a photogenic child
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
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