Definition

In a way that is attractive in photographs or on camera.

Example

She always looks great in pictures because she poses photogenically.

Conversation

You always look so great in photos!

Thanks! I guess I just know how to pose photogenically.

I wish I could do that; I always seem to blink at the wrong time.

Just practice a bit, and you'll learn to smile photogenically too!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Photogenically → It is formed from "photo-" (from Greek "phōs", meaning light) and "genic" (from Greek "genes", meaning born of or produced by) and the suffix "-ally" (meaning in a manner). The word "photogenically" means in a manner that is produced by or related to light, often referring to how someone or something appears in photographs.

Memory Tip

Think of 'light' ('photo-') and how something is 'produced' ('genic') in a way that looks good in pictures. This helps you remember that 'photogenically' refers to how well something appears in light, especially in photographs.

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