Meaning & Definition of word "Photogenic"

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.