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Definitions for photogenic
ˌfoʊ təˈdʒɛn ɪkpho·to·genic

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. photogenicadjective

    looking attractive in photographs

GCIDE

  1. Photogenicadjective

    Appearing attractive in a photograph; having features that appear attractive in a photograph.

  2. Photogenicadjective

    (Med.) Caused by light, as for example a skin abnormality.

Wiktionary

  1. photogenicadjective

    Generated or caused by light.

    The sunbather developed a photogenic melanoma on her back.

  2. photogenicadjective

    Producing or emitting light, luminescent.

    The photogenic bacteria were visible in the dark room.

  3. photogenicadjective

    Looking good when photographed.

    The company hired the spokesperson for his photogenic face.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Photogenicadjective

    of or pertaining to photogeny; producing or generating light

Wikidata

  1. Photogenic

    A subject is photogenic if appearing aesthetically or physically attractive or appealing in photographs. Photogenic drawing, coined by William Fox Talbot, also describes the earliest method for recording camera images.

Entomology

  1. Photogenic

    a light producing structure; producing a Phosphorescent glow.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of photogenic in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of photogenic in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of photogenic in a Sentence

  1. Rob Chambers:

    It is a very photogenic payload.

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