photogenic UK /ˌfəʊ.təʊˈd͡ʒɛn.ɪk/US /ˌfoʊ.toʊˈd͡ʒɛn.ɪk/ adjective3 •Looking good when photographed.The company hired the spokesperson for his photogenic face. •Generated or caused by light.The sunbather developed a photogenic melanoma on her back. •Producing or emitting light; luminescent.The photogenic bacteria were visible in the dark room. formsmore photogenic · most photogenic