telegenic

[ tel-i-jen-ik ]

adjective

1. having physical qualities or characteristics that televise well; videogenic.

telegenic

/ ˌtɛlɪˈdʒɛnɪk /

adjective

1. having or showing a pleasant television image

Derived Forms

• ˌteleˈgenically, adverb

Other Words From

• tele·geni·cal·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of telegenic¹

First recorded in 1935–40; tele(vision) + -genic

Word History and Origins

Origin of telegenic¹

C20: from tele ( vision ) + ( photo ) genic

Example Sentences

That view has always been antithetical to the civics purpose of television political debates, but we forgot that long ago, and certainly after candidates figured out how much being telegenic trumps honesty and platform positions.

From Salon

Lee invested in an infomercial, and her telegenic presence gained attention.

From Salon

The slender, blonde, telegenic GOP fantasy we see in the Neelemans’ social media feeds has hired help with the house cleaning — but no childcare beyond an instructor who homeschools the older kids.

From Salon

At only 52 he is comparatively young and telegenic, and he could help Mr Trump gain a larger share of the Latino vote.

From BBC

Then there was Turner: a telegenic pickleball enthusiast and “retired restaurateur” with a full head of hair, a lake house and what seemed like an endless reserve of compassion.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• televised