photogenic

photo- +‎ -genic

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

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• Rhymes: -ɛnɪk

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."

• photogenically
• photogenicity

• photogenetic
• photogenia