Telegenic

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -É›nɪk

Origin

From - + genic + -, by analogy with photogenic.

Full definition of telegenic

Adjective

1. having an appearance and exhibiting qualities thought to be attractive to television viewersThe young politician was very telegenic.
2. televisual

Derived terms

• telegenically
• telegenicity

Related terms

• photogenic
• mediagenic
• cybergenic