Meaning & Definition
adjective
Having a quality that looks attractive in photographs.
The model was incredibly photogenic, making every shot look stunning.
Appearing beautiful or charming in visual representation, especially in photographs.
The landscape was so photogenic that it felt like every tourist had a camera capture its beauty.
Tending to produce good photographs.
Children are often photogenic, their natural smiles and expressions being easy to capture.
Characterized by features that translate well to photography.
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.
Slang Meanings
Camera-ready
She looks camera-ready in that outfit, very photogenic.
Instagrammable
That café is so Instagrammable; everything there is photogenic.