Photogenic

Pronunciation: /foʊtəˈdʒɛnɪk/

Definitions of photogenic

adjective describing someone or something that looks good in photographs

Example Sentences

A1 She is very photogenic and always looks good in photos.

A2 My friend is so photogenic, she could be a model.

B1 The actor was chosen for the role because he was very photogenic.

B2 The photographer was impressed by how photogenic the model was.

C1 Her photogenic qualities have made her a popular choice for magazine covers.

C2 The actress's photogenic features have captivated audiences around the world.

Examples of photogenic in a Sentence

formal The professional photographer noted that the model was incredibly photogenic.

informal Wow, you always look so photogenic in pictures!

slang She's so photogenic, she always slays in photos.

figurative His charisma on stage made him photogenic in the eyes of the audience.

Grammatical Forms of photogenic

• past tense: photographed
• plural: photogenics
• comparative: more photogenic
• superlative: most photogenic
• present tense: is photogenic
• future tense: will be photogenic
• perfect tense: has been photogenic
• continuous tense: is being photogenic
• singular: photogenic
• positive degree: photogenic
• infinitive: to be photogenic
• gerund: being photogenic
• participle: photogenic

Origin and Evolution of photogenic

First Known Use: 1834 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'photogenic' originates from the combination of the Greek words 'phos' meaning light and 'gene' meaning produced, creating the meaning 'produced by light'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe people who looked attractive in photographs due to their features and appearance, the word 'photogenic' has evolved to also describe objects, scenes, or even animals that are visually appealing when captured in a photograph.