videogenic

1 7.0

Looking good on camera or screen

adjective
/ˌvaɪdiəˈdʒɛnɪk/

: videogénico

Even in casual settings, he always appears videogenic on camera.

Examples

Her videogenic smile made her a popular choice for television commercials.
The director prefers to cast actors who are especially videogenic for leading roles.
She is incredibly videogenic on camera.
His videogenic features make him perfect for the role.
The actress was particularly videogenic, capturing the audience's attention with her vibrant presence on screen.
He has a videogenic quality that makes him perfect for television commercials.
Her videogenic features were highlighted during the film's promotional campaign.

Synonyms

photogenic

vsvideogenic

17 3.6

Looking good in photos or on film

is about appearance on moving screens or video

telegenic

vsvideogenic

5 6.7

Looking good on TV or in videos

applies to appearance on screens generally rather than television only

How Attractive

photogenic

17 3.6

videogenic

1 7.0

presentable

24 3.5

unflattering

21 6.0

Surface Forms

videogenic positive

Morphology

videogenic = video (semi-transparent) = video + genic

The word is clearly built on 'video' + '-genic', but the meaning is partly analogical, patterned after words like 'photogenic' rather than a fully compositional literal sense.

Etymology

Videogenic comes from video ('to see' or 'moving picture') and the part -genic, as in photogenic, meaning 'made by' or 'suitable for'. So a videogenic person 'looks good' on video or on a screen.