# photogenic

/ˌfoʊtəˈdʒɛnɪk/ (US) · /fˌəʊtəʊdʒˈɛnɪk/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/photogenic
Updated: 2026-05-20

## Definition

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

For teachers: 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.

## Examples

- She is very photogenic and looks great in every picture.
- The mountain range is incredibly photogenic, with its bright white peaks and deep blue lakes.
- 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.

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