mediagenic

American  

[mee-dee-uh-jen-ik] / ˌmi di əˈdʒɛn ɪk /

adjective

1. having qualities or characteristics that are especially appealing or attractive when presented in the mass media: medium.

   a mediagenic politician.

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mediagenic British  

/ ˌmiːdɪəˈdʒɛnɪk /

adjective

1. presenting an attractive or sympathetic image when portrayed in the media

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Etymology

Origin of mediagenic

First recorded in 1970–75; media ¹ + -genic

Example Sentences

But unlike scores of other mediagenic entrepreneurs, he's always resisted selling off his brand and his name, preferring to remain independent in a world of conglomerate consolidation.

From Salon

The most mediagenic of them, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, beat a longtime incumbent Democrat in New York.

From Washington Post

Unlike his mother, his late ex-wife Diana or either of his mediagenic sons, Charles is a notoriously awkward public figure.

From Salon

Ross Perot, on the other hand, is a very mediagenic person.

From Salon

In 1990, with Arktronics now defunct, Kotick and his partners spent less than $500,000 to acquire a controlling stake in a Bay Area company called Mediagenic.

From Washington Post