photogenic

adjective

Definition of photogenicnext
as in beautiful
tending to look good in photographs She's a very photogenic child. This is the city's most photogenic park.

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Recent Examples of photogenic This month brings peak Milky Way viewing, two meteor showers, dazzling moon-planet pairings, and one of the year’s most photogenic night skies. — Michael D'estries, Travel + Leisure, 1 July 2026 The Austrian Alps are fantastically photogenic, and the principals in the Plamberger trial had left a detailed record of their time in the mountains on social media. — William Finnegan, New Yorker, 29 June 2026 The ultra-photogenic family got together for another night at the theatre. — Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 25 June 2026 Back to Jake’s putt for par on the photogenic fifth hole. — John Dunlap, Charlotte Observer, 18 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for photogenic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for photogenic
  1. beautiful
  2. attractive
  3. charming
  4. lovely
  5. cute
  6. handsome
  7. gorgeous
  8. pretty
Adjective
  • Here was a team that played a beautiful, dominant style of soccer that enthralled the world and stymied opponents on its way to the World Cup final.
    — Patrick Sung Cuadrado, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
  • This landmark resort is something of a Bajan institution, with elegant interiors and an awesomely beautiful setting that ensures it is consistently ranked as one of the best hotels in the Caribbean.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 July 2026
Definition of beautiful
Adjective
  • Winning with defense may not be attractive, but it’s certainly been effective.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026
  • Detmers and Soriano are the most attractive, but outfielder Jo Adell and relievers Sam Bachman, Chase Silseth and Ryan Zeferjahn could also generate some interest.
    — Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 15 July 2026
Definition of attractive
Adjective
  • Neill is at his most handsome, charming heartthrob best here, and the film received an Oscar nod for its period costume design.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 15 July 2026
  • What to do nearby Cernobbio is a charming town nestled between Mount Bisbino and Lake Como, with beautiful lakefront views, hiking trails, and a botanical garden.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026
Definition of charming
Adjective
  • This is an easy-drinking, refreshing wine with lovely fruit and some tannins to give it structure.
    — Forbes.com, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
  • Just like lily of the valley, Canada mayflower has low-growing foliage and lovely white flowers.
    — Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 20 July 2026
Definition of lovely
Adjective
  • Sherri Shepherd looks cute in polka dots to watch Tracee Ellis Ross make her Broadway debut in Every Brilliant Thing on July 16 in New York City.
    — People Staff, PEOPLE, 18 July 2026
  • Meredith, New Hampshire Meredith is one of those almost unbearably cute small East Coast towns—especially in the fall, when the colors really pop.
    — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 17 July 2026
Definition of cute
Adjective
  • Neill is at his most handsome, charming heartthrob best here, and the film received an Oscar nod for its period costume design.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 15 July 2026
  • His features are handsome and well balanced but not unusually high scoring by looksmaxxing standards.
    — Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2026
Definition of handsome
Adjective
  • Summer is coming to a close, so end it on a high note with a gorgeous gel manicure.
    — Odeya Pinkus, InStyle, 19 July 2026
  • The plants look gorgeous in spring, but by fall, many are dead.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 19 July 2026
Definition of gorgeous
Adjective
  • The Place-d'Armes metro station, a three-minute walk from the hotel, can also bring you closer to other hot spots around the city in a jiffy, like Mount Royal, Jean Talon Market, and the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, near the pretty McGill campus.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 July 2026
  • The company’s latest data release, however, puts the trend in pretty stark terms.
    — Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 20 July 2026
Definition of pretty

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