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

He was well-dressed, articulate, and telegenic.

From Slate

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

Charming and telegenic, Mosby quickly became a national sensation.

From Slate

Related Words

• televised