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photogenic

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˌfoʊtəˈdʒɛnɪk// UK //fˌəʊtəʊdʒˈɛnɪk// pho·to·genic

adj. looking good in photographs. You use this to describe someone or something that looks attractive or interesting when you take a picture of it.

adj. possessing a natural ability to look attractive or interesting in photographs. Often used to describe people or landscapes that appear more appealing in a camera lens than in person.


SIMPLE

She is very photogenic and looks great in every picture.

CONTEXTUAL

The mountain range is incredibly photogenic, with its bright white peaks and deep blue lakes.

COMPLEX

While some actors are photogenic but lack charisma in person, others possess a rare ability to translate their screen presence into a compelling live performance.

Origin

From photo- + -genic.

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