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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.
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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 of photogenic
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