Meaning & use
Telegenic
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Having an appearance, manner, or presence that is naturally appealing on television.
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The network hired her partly because she was so telegenic on camera.
A telegenic spokesperson can make even dull statistics engaging to watch.
A note on using this word
Coined by analogy with "photogenic," blending "television" and the Greek suffix "-genic," meaning "well-suited to."
Words with a similar meaning
camera-friendly
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