telegenic

[ tel-i-jen-ik ]
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adjective
  1. having physical qualities or characteristics that televise well; videogenic.

Origin of telegenic

1
First recorded in 1935–40; tele(vision) + -genic

Other words from telegenic

  • tel·e·gen·i·cal·ly, adverb

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British Dictionary definitions for telegenic

telegenic

/ (ˌtɛlɪˈdʒɛnɪk) /


adjective
  1. having or showing a pleasant television image

Origin of telegenic

1
C20: from tele (vision) + (photo) genic

Derived forms of telegenic

  • telegenically, adverb

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