Meaning & Definition of word "Photogenic"
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Photogenic
/ˌfoʊtəˈdʒɛnɪk/
adjective:
- 1. Having a quality that looks attractive in photographs.
- Example: The model was incredibly photogenic, making every shot look stunning.
- 2. Appearing beautiful or charming in visual representation, especially in photographs.
- Example: The landscape was so photogenic that it felt like every tourist had a camera capture its beauty.
- 3. Tending to produce good photographs.
- Example: Children are often photogenic, their natural smiles and expressions being easy to capture.
- 4. Characterized by features that translate well to photography.
- Example: Her photogenic features made her a perfect candidate for the advertisement campaign.
Etymology
Derived from 'photo-' meaning light or photography, and '-genic' meaning producing or generating.
Common Phrases and Expressions
photogenic memory:
The ability to recall images in detail, as if they were photographs.
photogenic nature:
A description of someone or something that is naturally good-looking in pictures.
Related Words
photograph:
An image captured using a camera.
photography:
The art or practice of taking and processing photographs.
photo-album:
A book or collection of photographs.
Slang Meanings of photogenic
Meaning: Camera-ready
Example Sentence: She looks camera-ready in that outfit, very photogenic.
Meaning: Instagrammable
Example Sentence: That café is so Instagrammable; everything there is photogenic.