Photogenic — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˌfō-tə-ˈje-nik/ pho·to·ge·nic

Meaning & Definition of Photogenic

Photogenic (adjective)

  1. produced or precipitated by light
  2. producing or generating light, phosphorescent
  3. suitable for being photographed especially because of visual appeal

Photogenic (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. tending to look good in photographs

    "She's a very photogenic child."

    "This is the city's most photogenic park."

    similar: telegenic, aesthetic, attractive, beauteous, beautiful, bonny (chiefly British), comely, cute, drop-dead, fair, fetching, good, good-looking, goodly, gorgeous, handsome, knockout, likely, lovely, lovesome, pretty, ravishing, seemly, sightly, stunning, taking, well-favored, alluring, appealing, charming, cunning, delightful, engaging, fascinating, glamorous, prepossessing, elegant, exquisite, glorious, Junoesque, magnificent, resplendent, splendid, statuesque, sublime, superb, flawless, perfect, radiant, dainty, delicate, personable, pleasant, presentable, chocolate-box, prettyish, arresting, eye-catching, flamboyant, flashy, glossy, showstopping, showy, slick, snazzy, splashy, striking, zingy
    opposite: grotesque, hideous, homely, ill-favored, plain, ugly, unaesthetic, unattractive, unbeautiful, uncomely, uncute, unhandsome, unlovely, unpleasing, unpretty, unsightly, unappealing, unappetizing, unimposing, unpleasant, unprepossessing, frumpish, frumpy, unbecoming, unshapely

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Photogenic

The most common words with a similar meaning to Photogenic:

Chiefly British: bonny
telegenic, aesthetic, attractive, beauteous, beautiful, comely, cute, drop-dead, fair, fetching, good, good-looking, goodly, gorgeous, handsome, knockout, likely, lovely, lovesome, pretty, ravishing, seemly, sightly, stunning, taking, well-favored, alluring, appealing, charming, cunning, delightful, engaging, fascinating, glamorous, prepossessing, elegant, exquisite, glorious, Junoesque, magnificent

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Photogenic

Words with the opposite meaning of Photogenic:

grotesque, hideous, homely, ill-favored, plain, ugly, unaesthetic, unattractive, unbeautiful, uncomely, uncute, unhandsome, unlovely, unpleasing, unpretty, unsightly, unappealing, unappetizing, unimposing, unpleasant, unprepossessing, frumpish, frumpy, unbecoming, unshapely

Word Forms of Photogenic

Derived words: photogenically (adverb)

Origin & Etymology of Photogenic

First known use: 1835

Frequently Asked Questions about Photogenic

What does "Photogenic" mean?

"Photogenic" means produced or precipitated by light. As an adjective, it is defined as: produced or precipitated by light.

What is another word for "Photogenic"?

Other words for "Photogenic" include telegenic, aesthetic, attractive, beauteous, beautiful, bonny, comely and cute. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Photogenic" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Photogenic"?

There are 68 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Photogenic". Common alternatives include telegenic, aesthetic, attractive, beauteous, beautiful, bonny, comely, cute, drop-dead and fair.

What is the opposite of "Photogenic"?

Antonyms of "Photogenic" include grotesque, hideous, homely, ill-favored, plain, ugly, unaesthetic and unattractive.

How do you use "Photogenic" in a sentence?

Examples of "Photogenic" in a sentence: "She's a very photogenic child."; "This is the city's most photogenic park.".

Is "Photogenic" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Photogenic" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Photogenic"?

"Photogenic" is pronounced /ˌfō-tə-ˈje-nik/ and divided into syllables as pho·to·ge·nic.

What is the origin of the word "Photogenic"?

First known use: 1835.