英和和英

語源

From photo- +‎ -genic.

発音

• (英国発音) IPA: /ˌfəʊ.təʊˈd͡ʒɛn.ɪk/
• (米国発音) IPA: /ˌfoʊ.toʊˈd͡ʒɛn.ɪk/, /ˌfoʊ.təˈd͡ʒɛn.ɪk/
• 韻: -ɛnɪk

形容詞

photogenic (comparative more photogenic, superlative most photogenic)

1. Generated or caused by light.

   The sunbather developed a photogenic melanoma on her back.

2. Producing or emitting light; luminescent.

   The photogenic bacteria were visible in the dark room.

3. Looking good when photographed.

   The company hired the spokesperson for his photogenic face.

   • 2021, Peter Cavanagh, “1. Eagles”, in 100 Flying Birds: Photographing the Mechanics of Flight, →ISBN, page 17:

     Despite being compellingly photogenic, many eagles are difficult photographic targets, particularly when there is bright sunlight.

   • 2013 July 17, Dan Shive, El Goonish Shive (webcomic), Comic for Wednesday, Jul 17, 2013:

     "And besides, you've made it so easy to find reference images of you. You're quite... photogenic."

等位語

派生語

• photogenically
• photogenicity