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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Some of the most photogenic stops include Cathedral Falls, a roadside cascade 20 minutes from Fayetteville that spills like a silver ribbon into a mossy gorge; and Valley Falls, a local favorite south of Fairmont with broad rocky ledges ideal for picnicking or dipping your toes.
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West Virginia Tourism, AFAR Media, 9 May 2025
Located on the Kassandra Peninsula in Northern Greece, this natural gem combines a tranquil lagoon, clear turquoise waters, soft golden sand and lush pine surroundings that combine to create a breathtaking setting for a relaxing and photogenic day (or many of them) at the beach.
—Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 4 May 2025
This can be seen in various examples, such as the photogenic plant drawings by the pioneer William Henry Fox Talbot, the botanical cyanotypes created by Anna Atkins, and the late 19th-century photographs of the vast natural landscapes in North America, captured by American explorer photographers.
—Photovogue, Vogue, 2 Mar. 2025
Quickly capturing the attention of celebrities like Justin Bieber, Central Cee, and SZA, these patches evolved into a fun, Instagram-friendly statement, turning a once-private skincare ritual into a public, photogenic moment.
—Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
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West Virginia Tourism, AFAR Media, 9 May 2025
Located on the Kassandra Peninsula in Northern Greece, this natural gem combines a tranquil lagoon, clear turquoise waters, soft golden sand and lush pine surroundings that combine to create a breathtaking setting for a relaxing and photogenic day (or many of them) at the beach.
—Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 4 May 2025
This can be seen in various examples, such as the photogenic plant drawings by the pioneer William Henry Fox Talbot, the botanical cyanotypes created by Anna Atkins, and the late 19th-century photographs of the vast natural landscapes in North America, captured by American explorer photographers.
—Photovogue, Vogue, 2 Mar. 2025
Quickly capturing the attention of celebrities like Justin Bieber, Central Cee, and SZA, these patches evolved into a fun, Instagram-friendly statement, turning a once-private skincare ritual into a public, photogenic moment.
—Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for photogenic
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“Photogenic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/photogenic. Accessed 24 May. 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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