telegenic
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
- telegenically adverb
Etymology
Origin of telegenic
First recorded in 1935–40; tele(vision) + -genic
Example Sentences
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The telegenic governor has already begun projecting an air of confident authority, with his campaign largely winding up a week before the ballot.
From Barron's
Organizers forbade several of their key moves as their brusque victories weren’t telegenic.
From Los Angeles Times
Newsom rose to the occasion, using his greatest asset: invaluable communication skills coupled with telegenic looks.
From Los Angeles Times
In a scheme devised by German producer Frank Farian, they lip-synced to music recorded by other, less telegenic artists.
From Los Angeles Times
She was a frequent, telegenic surrogate for his campaign on Fox News.
From Los Angeles Times
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