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telegenic

 

[ ˌteləˈjenik ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

appearance, media

Telegenic refers to a person who has a pleasing appearance on television. This characteristic often makes individuals more relatable or attractive to viewers. Factors contributing to telegenic qualities include physical features, charisma, and a comfortable presence on camera. Being telegenic can be advantageous in professions such as acting, news broadcasting, or social media influencing.

Synonyms

appealing, camera-friendly, photogenic

Examples of usage

  • The newscaster was praised for being particularly telegenic.
  • Her telegenic quality helped her land many television roles.
  • He always looks telegenic, no matter what he wears.

Translations

Translations of the word "telegenic" in other languages:

🇵🇹 televisivo

🇮🇳 टेलीविजन के लिए उपयुक्त

🇩🇪 fernsehtauglich

🇮🇩 menarik di televisi

🇺🇦 телевізійний

🇵🇱 telewizyjny

🇯🇵 テレビ向きの

🇫🇷 télévisuel

🇪🇸 telegenic

🇹🇷 televizyon için uygun

🇰🇷 텔레비전에서 매력적인

🇸🇦 مناسب للتلفزيون

🇨🇿 televizní

🇸🇰 televízny

🇨🇳 适合电视

🇸🇮 televizijski

🇮🇸 televísíus

🇰🇿 теледидарға лайық

🇬🇪 ტელევიზიაში მიმზიდველი

🇦🇿 televiziyaya uyğun

🇲🇽 telegenic

Word origin

The term 'telegenic' is derived from the combination of the prefix 'tele-', meaning 'distant' or 'far off', and the suffix '-genic', which means 'producing' or 'causing'. The prefix comes from the Greek 'tēle', which signifies 'far off' and is common in words related to television, such as 'television' itself. The suffix ‘-genic’ is from Greek 'genes', meaning 'born of' or 'produced by'. The word 'telegenic' began to be used in the media and entertainment sectors in the mid-20th century, particularly as television became more widespread. It plays a significant role in the assessment of an individual's ability to engage audiences through visual media. As television grew in popularity, the demand for pleasing visual presentation led to the coining of this term, emphasizing the visual appeal of media personalities.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,137, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.