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Definition of photogenically

photogenically

/ˌfoʊ.toʊˈdʒɛn.ɪ.kəl.i/
pho · to · gen · i · cal · ly
Adjective:photogenic
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• adverb

1

In a manner that looks attractive or appealing in photographs or on film.

Example

"The historic coastal village was photogenically situated against a backdrop of dramatic limestone cliffs."

2

By means of or in relation to light or bioluminescence (in biology and physics).

Example

"Certain deep-sea organisms communicate photogenically by emitting brief flashes of light in the dark water."

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• Rhymes for photogenically

• Nearby Words

photoessay
photoflash
photogenic
photogenically
photograph
photographable
photographer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Photogenically. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/photogenically
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