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photogenically

photogenically

1 5.6
In a way that looks good in photos
  • adverb
  • /ˌfoʊtəˈdʒɛnɪkli/
: fotogénicamente
  • The sunset was so beautiful that it captured the beach photogenically in every photograph.

Examples

  • Figure out which camera angles work best for you (photogenically) for your video presentations.

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  • She posed photogenically in front of the historic landmark for her travel blog.

  • The flowers in the garden bloom photogenically, making every picture vibrant and colorful.

Synonyms

gorgeously
vsphotogenically
5 3.5

In a very beautiful and impressive way

is about appearing especially good in photographs rather than being richly ornate
attractively
vsphotogenically
3 2.5

In a way that looks nice and makes people notice it

is specifically about appearing appealing in photographs rather than being pleasing in many ways
handsomely
vsphotogenically
3 4.0

In an attractive and impressive way

is about appearing especially good in photographs rather than dignified elegance
prettily
vsphotogenically
3 2.3

In a way that looks nice

focuses on looking especially attractive in photographs rather than plain appearance
appealingly
vsphotogenically
2 3.8

In a way that looks pleasant and attracts people

is about appearing especially good in photographs rather than attracting interest
glamorously
vsphotogenically
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1 3.7

In a very attractive and exciting way

is about appearing appealing in photographs rather than being showy or lavish
fetchingly
vsphotogenically
1 6.2

In an attractive, charming way that draws positive attention

is about appearing especially good in photographs rather than only being noticed for charm
alluringly
vsphotogenically
1 5.9

In a way that is attractive and makes people pay attention

is about looking attractive in photographs rather than actively tempting observers
picturesquely
vsphotogenically
1 7.2

In a way that makes a place look like a painting

is about looking especially good in photographs rather than like a painting

Surface Forms

photogenically positive

Morphology

photogenically = photogenic (semi-transparent) = photo + gen + ic + ly

Adding -ly to the adjective is regular, but the adjective 'photogenic' has a somewhat specialized meaning that is not fully predictable from its parts.

Etymology

Photogenically comes from the Greek parts photo- meaning 'light' and -genic meaning 'made' or 'producing', so it suggests something 'made by light', just like in photograph. So, to look photogenically is to look especially good in photos.