单词 | photogenic |
释义 | photogenic (once / 31858 pages) adj The word photogenic describes looking attractive in photographs. If you are photogenic there are few, if any, terrible pictures of you out there. The word photogenic originally meant "produced or caused by light," and was first used to mean "photographing well" in 1928. Today, it also describes looking good on video or film. Most Hollywood stars are photogenic, but then, they have armies of wardrobe, hair, and makeup pros, not to mention digital "correction" artists who erase every shadow and blemish. WORD FAMILYphotogenic: photogenically USAGE EXAMPLESThat dovetails with the company’s efforts to hitch the cola to a foodie culture that prizes photogenic qualities. Washington Times(Dec 08, 2016) This plate was more than just photogenic, though. New York Times(Dec 06, 2016) But behind the photogenic image, there was deadly serious intent. The Guardian(Nov 26, 2016) adj looking attractive in photographs Syn attractive pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm |
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