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photogenic

adjective pho·to·ge·nic \ˌfō-tə-ˈje-nik, -ˈjē-\

: tending to look good in photographs

Full Definition of PHOTOGENIC

: produced or precipitated by light <photogenic dermatitis>

: producing or generating light : phosphorescent <photogenic bacteria>

: suitable for being photographed especially because of visual appeal <a photogenic smile>

— pho·to·ge·ni·cal·ly \-ni-k(ə-)lē\ adverb

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adjective pho·to·gen·ic \ˌfōt-ə-ˈjen-ik\

: produced or precipitated by light <photogenic epilepsy> <photogenic dermatitis>

: producing or generating light : phosphorescent <photogenic bacteria>

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