photogenic

adjective

pho·​to·​ge·​nic ˌfō-tə-ˈje-nik  -ˈjē- 

1

: produced or precipitated by light

photogenic dermatitis

2

: producing or generating light : phosphorescent

photogenic bacteria

3

: suitable for being photographed especially because of visual appeal

a photogenic smile

photogenically

ˌfō-tə-ˈje-ni-k(ə-)lē 

-ˈjē-

adverb

Examples of photogenic in a Sentence

She's a very photogenic child.

This is the city's most photogenic park.

Recent Examples on the Web

Pictures of the photogenic 6-year-old competing in child beauty pageants appeared in the tabloids, while armchair detectives filled the airwaves, debating the contents of the ransom note. —Erin Moriarty, CBS News, 20 Dec. 2024

The stunning Kimpton De Witt hotel is perfectly located near Amsterdam’s Centraal Station, just round the corner from some of the city's most photogenic canal waterways. —Jaymi McCann, theweek, 9 Dec. 2024

What’s more, they’re often framed by colorful bougainvillea, fragrant jasmine and photogenic palm trees. —Alyssa Bereznak, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2024

Drinks and glitter have been frequent and photogenic friends. —Karen Yuan, Bon Appétit, 2 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1835, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

photogenic

adjective

pho·​to·​ge·​nic ˌfōt-ə-ˈjen-ik  -ˈjēn- 

: suitable for being photographed : likely to photograph well

a photogenic child

photogenically

-i-k(ə-)lē 

adverb

Medical Definition

photogenic

adjective

pho·​to·​gen·​ic ˌfōt-ə-ˈjen-ik 

1

: produced or precipitated by light

photogenic epilepsy

photogenic dermatitis

2

: producing or generating light : phosphorescent

photogenic bacteria