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
Examples of photogenic in a Sentence
She's a very photogenic child.
This is the city's most photogenic park.
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The colorful streets of Old San Juan are walkable and endlessly photogenic, offering a rich sense of history and character around every corner.
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Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 10 Mar. 2026
Sand Harbor State Park A hair under an hour from Reno, Lake Tahoe’s most photogenic shoreline features clear, turquoise water lapping against smooth granite boulders and an expansive, sandy beach seemingly flown in from Turks & Caicos.
—Ted Alvarez, Outside, 3 Mar. 2026
This lush, accessible route takes you into the rainforest, past organic farms, and to photogenic viewpoints of the iconic Petit and Gris Piton.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 3 Mar. 2026
Bob Weir was the most photogenic and photographed member of the Grateful Dead, often cited for his fashion choices and signature looks through the years.
—Alison Weinflash, Rolling Stone, 21 Feb. 2026
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Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 10 Mar. 2026
Sand Harbor State Park A hair under an hour from Reno, Lake Tahoe’s most photogenic shoreline features clear, turquoise water lapping against smooth granite boulders and an expansive, sandy beach seemingly flown in from Turks & Caicos.
—Ted Alvarez, Outside, 3 Mar. 2026
This lush, accessible route takes you into the rainforest, past organic farms, and to photogenic viewpoints of the iconic Petit and Gris Piton.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 3 Mar. 2026
Bob Weir was the most photogenic and photographed member of the Grateful Dead, often cited for his fashion choices and signature looks through the years.
—Alison Weinflash, Rolling Stone, 21 Feb. 2026
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“Photogenic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/photogenic. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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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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