photogenic

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Pronunciation

• (British) IPA: /ˌfəʊ.təʊˈdʒɛn.ɪk/
• (America) IPA: /ˌfoʊ.toʊˈdʒɛn.ɪk/, /ˌfoʊ.təˈdʒɛn.ɪk/

Adjective

photogenic

1. Generated or caused by light.

   The sunbather developed a photogenic melanoma on her back.

2. Producing or emitting light, luminescent.

   The photogenic bacteria were visible in the dark room.

3. Looking good when photographed.

   The company hired the spokesperson for his photogenic face.

Translations

• Spanish: fotogénico

Translations

• French: photogénique
• German: fotogen
• Italian: fotogenico
• Portuguese: fotogénico
• Russian: фотогени́чный
• Spanish: fotogénico

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