PHOTOGENIC

photogenic

(adjective) looking attractive in photographs

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

photogenic (comparative more photogenic, superlative most photogenic)

Generated or caused by light.

Producing or emitting light, luminescent.

Looking good when photographed.

Source: Wiktionary


Pho`to*gen"ic, a.

Definition: Of or pertaining to photogeny; producing or generating light.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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