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photogenic

English edit

WOTD – 14 January 2009

Etymology edit

photo- +‎ -genic

Pronunciation edit

  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˌfəʊ.təʊˈd͡ʒɛn.ɪk/
  • (US) IPA(key): /ˌfoʊ.toʊˈd͡ʒɛn.ɪk/, /ˌfoʊ.təˈd͡ʒɛn.ɪk/
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  • Rhymes: -ɛnɪk

Adjective edit

photogenic (comparative more photogenic, superlative most photogenic)

  1. Generated or caused by light.
    The sunbather developed a photogenic melanoma on her back.
  2. Producing or emitting light; luminescent.
    The photogenic bacteria were visible in the dark room.
  3. Looking good when photographed.
    The company hired the spokesperson for his photogenic face.
    • 2013 July 17, Dan Shive, El Goonish Shive (webcomic), Comic for Wednesday, Jul 17, 2013:
      "And besides, you've made it so easy to find reference images of you. You're quite... photogenic."

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