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Photogenic: meaning, definitions and examples

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photogenic

 

[ ˌfoʊtəˈdʒɛnɪk ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

appearance, photography

Photogenic refers to an individual's ability to look attractive in photographs. This quality can encompass facial features, expressions, and the way one carries themselves in front of a camera. People who are photogenic often have a natural charm that translates well into images, allowing them to appear more striking or appealing. It's important to note that being photogenic is subjective and can vary depending on the photographer's style, lighting, and angle.

Synonyms

appealing, attractive, camera-friendly, striking

Examples of usage

  • She is incredibly photogenic and always looks great in photos.
  • His photogenic smile lights up every picture.
  • Photogenic individuals often become models or influencers.
  • The scenic landscape was photogenic, perfect for our travel blog.

Translations

Translations of the word "photogenic" in other languages:

🇵🇹 fotogénico

🇮🇳 फोटोजेनिक

🇩🇪 fotogen

🇮🇩 fotogenik

🇺🇦 фотогенічний

🇵🇱 fotogeniczny

🇯🇵 フォトジェニック

🇫🇷 photogénique

🇪🇸 fotogénico

🇹🇷 fotogenik

🇰🇷 포토제닉

🇸🇦 جذاب في الصور

🇨🇿 fotogenický

🇸🇰 fotogenický

🇨🇳 上镜

🇸🇮 fotogeničen

🇮🇸 myndrænn

🇰🇿 фотогендік

🇬🇪 ფოტოგენური

🇦🇿 fotogenik

🇲🇽 fotogénico

Etymology

The term 'photogenic' originated in the early 20th century, derived from the Greek word 'photos' meaning 'light' and 'genic' meaning 'producing' or 'generated by'. Thus, it literally translates to 'producing light' or 'suitable for photography'. The concept gained popularity alongside the advancement of photography techniques,especially with the rise of portrait photography. As cameras became more accessible to the general public, the idea of being photogenic became a desirable trait in public figures, leading to its prevalence in media and pop culture. Over time, this word has evolved to encompass not only human subjects but also objects and settings that appear particularly captivating in photographs.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,856 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.