photogenic

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Rosy Bindi -- is not noticeably photogenic, the comment was doubly sarcastic.

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  1. adjective Attractive as a subject for photography.
  2. adjective Biology Producing or emitting light; phosphorescent: photogenic bacteria.
  3. adjective Caused or produced by light: photogenic seizures.

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  • Wilhelm was photogenic, and his wavy blond hair (now graying) came out well, but after the test Venice refused to encourage him. —  Seize the Day
  • While it's unfortunate that being photogenic is a key factor in determining which ecologically significant habitats get protected, in this case being photographer-friendly won't be a problem. comments policy. —  Larvatus Prodeo
  • A decent case study has to be photogenic, articulate and (as much as possible) reflect the lifestyle, aspirations and values of the publication's readership. —  Getting Ink
  • Somehow I had to find a way to make this wall of metal look photogenic, and to do so without revealing my or anyone else's personal information. —  Around The Island
  • Nothing fancy, nothing sexy, nothing photogenic -- just an early stage in our long ancestry as members of the animal kingdom. —  Readthehook.com - Current Articles
 

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  1. = French photogénique = Italian fotogenico; as photogen-, photogenous.
 

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/foʊtəˈdʒɛnɪk/
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