adj.
Pronunciation: ˌ f ō -t ə - ' je-nik, - ' j ē -
Function: adjective
Date: 1839
1 : produced or precipitated by light < photogenic dermatitis>
2 : producing or generating light : PHOSPHORESCENT < photogenic bacteria>
3 : suitable for being photographed especially because of visual appeal <a photogenic smile>
– pho · to · ge · ni · cal · ly \ -ni-k( ə -)l ē \ adverb