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photogenic

[ foh-tuh-jen-ik ]
/ ˌfoʊ təˈdʒɛn ɪk /
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adjective

forming an attractive subject for photography or having features that look well in a photograph: a photogenic face.
Biology. producing or emitting light, as certain bacteria; luminiferous; phosphorescent.
Medicine/Medical. produced or caused by light, as a skin condition.

RELATED WORDS

attractive, captivating, glamorous, magnetic, mesmeric, eye-catching, pretty, alluring, fetching, beautiful

Nearby words

photogelatin, photogelatin process, photogelatine process, photogen, photogene, photogenic, photogenic epilepsy, photogeology, photogram, photogrammetry, photograph

Origin of photogenic

First recorded in 1830–40; photo- + -genic

Related forms

pho·to·gen·i·cal·ly, adverb
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British Dictionary definitions for photogenic

photogenic

/ (ˌfəʊtəˈdʒɛnɪk) /

adjective

(esp of a person) having features, colouring, and a general facial appearance that look attractive in photographs
biology producing or emitting lightphotogenic bacteria

Derived Forms

photogenically, adverb
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Medicine definitions for photogenic

photogenic

[ fō′tə-jĕn′ĭk ]

adj.

Producing or emitting light; phosphorescent.
Caused or produced by light, as a seizure.
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