telegenic

[tel-i-jen-ik]

adjective

1. having physical qualities or characteristics that televise well; videogenic.

telegenic

/ ˌtɛlɪˈdʒɛnɪk /

adjective

1. having or showing a pleasant television image

Other Word Forms

• telegenically adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of telegenic¹

First recorded in 1935–40; tele(vision) + -genic

Word History and Origins

Origin of telegenic¹

C20: from _tele ( _vision ) + ( _photo ) _genic

Example Sentences

Organizers forbade several of their key moves as their brusque victories weren’t telegenic.

From Los Angeles Times

Clinton was the first president to perceive the powerful will and lust for dominance beneath Netanyahu’s telegenic surface, but he certainly wasn’t the last.

From Salon

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

Related Words

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