videogenic

[ vid-ee-oh-jen-ik ]

adjective

1. telegenic.

Word History and Origins

Origin of videogenic¹

video + -genic

Example Sentences

Speeches may be what the man does best; Netanyahu cut his teeth in politics as Israel’s videogenic spokesman in America, where he attended high school and college, and Hebrew-speakers say he is every bit as effective in that language.

From Time

This week at the TEDGlobal conference in Edinburgh, videogenic scientists and thinkers have been seriously discussing the ethics of drone use, now and in the sci-fi future.

From The Guardian

It carries the name "Thank You America", and features either extremely videogenic AIG employees or actors that look like AIG employees pointing out that AIG has not only paid its bailout back, but it also made a profit for the US on the bailout terms.

From The Guardian

To the MTV generation, a videogenic image can count more than musical talent.

From Time Magazine Archive