PHOTOGENIC Synonyms: 98 Similar and Opposite Words

photogenic

adjective

Definition of photogenic

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 Even as long ago as the 1950s, people were saying that UFOs for some reason are not photogenic. — Jeff Spry, Space.com, 22 Aug. 2026 Located across from Pioneer Hall, one of the most photogenic areas to capture the Iowa State Fair's many America 250 displays is the 250 Years of American Flags display, with each of the 250 flags corresponding to a specific year's design. — Isabelle Foland, Des Moines Register, 17 Aug. 2026 Flaco’s escape may have seemed like just another heartwarming animal story about a photogenic bird. — Emma Gometz, Scientific American, 7 Aug. 2026 Come late September, the surrounding groves of aspens erupt in brilliant shades of gold, creating a photogenic autumn scene. — Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for photogenic

Recent Examples of Synonyms for photogenic

Adjective

The nicest of the quartet, Springfield features a large clubhouse, a beautiful practice area with an oversized putting green and a challenging 6,906-yard course that is hilly, woody and will ask you to hit lots of precise shots.

— Langston Wertz Jr, Charlotte Observer, 6 Sep. 2026
Forests that avoid the worst fire and drought impacts should still offer beautiful color, but the viewing window may be shorter.

— Doyle Rice, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of beautiful

Adjective

The 10-year Treasury yield at nearly two-decade highs above 5% starts to look like a pretty attractive risk-free return.

— Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2026
New London officials are eagerly endorsing Spinnaker Real Estate Partners’ proposal as a way to draw some of the thousands of new employees being hired by nearby Electric Boat while recapturing a stretch of attractive waterfront at the marina.

— Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of attractive

Adjective

In its reporting, Southern Living magazine praised the fan-favorite destination for its charming downtown and proximity to scenic views.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 16 Sep. 2026
The time-bending romance, led by the charming Louis Garrel, is based on Hungry Heart, a book of shorts by Eshkol Nevo.

— Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of charming

Adjective

Style this maxi skirt with a dressy blouse, tights, and tall boots for a cute date night ensemble, or dress it down with a sweater and sneakers for more low-key days.

— Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2026
Everyone was amazed that, yes, this teeny tiny thing was actually a functioning camera that could take relatively good pictures, and not just a cute, decorative keychain.

— Jamie Spain, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of cute

Adjective

Enter Darlene’s handsome grandson Matt (Buckley), a Chicago firefighter and die-hard Bears fan who, with a little gentle nudging from Darlene, agrees to show Avery what being part of Bears Nation is all about.

— Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 17 Sep. 2026
McDavid’s isolated stats show his line surrendered more goals but still delivered a handsome 54 percent share.

— Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of handsome

Adjective

Everton’s departure from gorgeous, ramshackle Goodison Park — their home since 1892 — was another signal of new beginnings.

— George Caulkin, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
Remember that Rockstar Games made the gorgeous Red Dead Redemption 2 on last-gen consoles.

— Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of gorgeous

Adjective

How this fits into the delivery boom Delivery drones are starting to show up in more places, but most of them are still carrying pretty small loads.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 7 Sep. 2026
And at $149, this could be a pretty fun way to upgrade your daily listening.

— Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 6 Sep. 2026

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