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.

Words nearby photogenic

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

Origin of photogenic

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

OTHER WORDS FROM photogenic

pho·to·gen·i·cal·ly, adverb

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Examples from the Web for photogenic

The typically fresh-faced, photogenic 31-year-old actor is sporting a bushy, unkempt, downright Biblical-looking beard.
Andrew Garfield on the Evils of Capitalism, the Hacking Scandal, and Criticism of ‘Spider-Man 2’|Marlow Stern|September 10, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Outside the walls, and seeping down nearby streets, are dozens of photogenic and thought-provoking visions.
Adventures in Miami’s Coolest South Beach Alternative|The Daily Beast|July 10, 2014|DAILY BEAST
But it's so photogenic that I think that that plays a much bigger part in it probably than any of the actors.
Meet ‘Inspector Lewis’: Kevin Whately on ‘Morse,’ John Thaw, and the End of the Series|Jace Lacob|June 14, 2013|DAILY BEAST
I should also be glad to know by whom it was first applied to photogenic purposes.
Notes and Queries, Vol. IV, Number 110, December 6, 1851|Various

It is difficult to determine if the nerves supply the tracheal end cells or the photogenic cells.
The Nature of Animal Light|E. Newton Harvey
These early paper pictures, be it remembered, were designated "photogenic drawings."
Scientific American Supplement, No. 467, December 13, 1884|Various
Photogenic: a light producing structure; producing a Phosphorescent glow.
Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology|John. B. Smith
Each group of photogenic cells is surrounded by a clear ectoplasm containing no granules.
The Nature of Animal Light|E. Newton Harvey

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

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.

photogenic

adjective

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Origin of photogenic

OTHER WORDS FROM photogenic

Examples from the Web for photogenic

British Dictionary definitions for photogenic

adjective

Derived forms of photogenic

Medicine definitions for photogenic

adj.