Telegenic
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Telegenic is an adjective meaning Having an appearance and exhibiting qualities thought to be attractive to television viewers.
Meaning
Having an appearance and exhibiting qualities thought to be attractive to television viewers.
More Meanings
- televisual
Example Sentences
The young politician was very telegenic.
Then again, TV politicking simply selects for politicians who are good at TV — charismatic-cool like Mr. Obama, provocative-hot like Mr. Trump — and being telegenic does not necessarily mean having good policy or judgment or decision-making instincts.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include specious, psychagogic, good-looking, personable, handsome, engaging.
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