photogenic
adjective
pho·to·ge·nic
ˌfō-tə-ˈje-nik 
-ˈjē-
-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
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She's a very photogenic child.
This is the city's most photogenic park.
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Jim Clash, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Tucked down a lane near Dar El Bacha, this photogenic property leans all the way into Moroccan aesthetics, layering classic zellige tilework, arched galleries, and carved wood with a cheerful, maximalist edge, which extends to the guestroom.
—Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 9 Aug. 2025
Washington State Ferries arrive at Friday Harbor with its photogenic waterfront, a starting point for kayak and Zodiac adv›entures on the Salish Sea searching for orcas, bald eagles and other critters.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 8 Aug. 2025
Paws for a Cause is hosting its 4th annual Ales for Tails fundraiser in which one photogenic cat and dog will be part of the artwork while raising money to help provide affordable veterinary care, a news release said.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2025
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“Photogenic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/photogenic. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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photogenic
adjective
pho·to·ge·nic
ˌfōt-ə-ˈjen-ik
-ˈjēn-
-ˈjēn-
: suitable for being photographed : likely to photograph well
a photogenic child
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
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