photogenic
adjective
pho·to·ge·nic
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Definition of photogenic
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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Other Words from photogenic
photogenically
\ ˌfō-tə-ˈje-ni-k(ə-)lē
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adverb
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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
An Osteria Francescana alum specializes in handmade stuffed pastas and whimsical, photogenic desserts. — Jessica Henderson, The New Yorker, "Rezdôra Brings Northern Italy to New York City," 9 Aug. 2019 It's hosted the convention for two decades (along with the 1996 Republican National Convention and some Wheel of Fortune tapings), but isn't exactly photogenic. — Laura Mallonee, WIRED, "Comic-Con's Unexpectedly Great Cosplay Moments," 22 July 2019 Amalfi Coast, Italy The Amalfi Coast might be one of the most photogenic places in the world, thanks to the sunny, colorful cliffside towns of Positano, Ravello and Amalfi itself. — Raisa Bruner, Time, "Stoke Your Fear of Missing Out With These Sought-After Celebrity Vacation Getaways," 16 July 2019 While tea floating on top of milk is photogenic in itself, add a boost of blue to your tea with a sapphire shot. — Tirion Morris, azcentral, "Move over, Tie Dye Frappucino. These 10 drinks and desserts in metro Phoenix were made for Instagram," 12 July 2019 One of Florida’s most photogenic birds with its pink and reddish plumage and spatula-like bill, the spoonbill has weathered environmental shifts, even ice ages, dating back to its dinosaur origins. — Anders Gyllenhaal, sun-sentinel.com, "For one rare bird, flight from South Florida’s changing climate sparks a surprising revival," 29 June 2019 Japanese pancakes are photogenic, delicious, and finally available in the United States. — Nicole Clausing, Sunset, "Japanese Pancakes Are the New, Highly Instagrammable Treat in Town," 22 Jan. 2018 The city that once welcomed a Museum of Ice Cream certainly knows its way around photogenic ice cream, and the proof is in the Instagram-worthy treats at Xiaoli Liu’s new shop, which opened in April. — Phillip Valys, sun-sentinel.com, "Seven new South Florida ice cream shops for National Ice Cream Day 2019," 18 July 2019 As digital media and Instagram evolved and surged in popularity, street style also got bolder and more graphic—eye-catching, photogenic stuff. — Emily Farra, Vogue, "How Street Style Evolved in the 2010s—From Pre-Instagram to Peak Maximalism," 18 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'photogenic.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for photogenic
photogenic
adjective
English Language Learners Definition of photogenic
: tending to look good in photographs
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photogenic
adjective
pho·to·gen·ic
| \ ˌfōt-ə-ˈjen-ik
\
\
Medical Definition of photogenic
1
: produced or precipitated by light
photogenic epilepsy photogenic dermatitis
2
: producing or generating light : phosphorescent
photogenic bacteria
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