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- [tel-i-jen-ik]
- /ˌtɛl ɪˈdʒɛn ɪk/
- /ˌte.lə.ˈdʒe.nɪk/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [tel-i-jen-ik]
- /ˌtɛl ɪˈdʒɛn ɪk/
Definitions of telegenic word
- adjective telegenic having physical qualities or characteristics that televise well; videogenic. 1
- adjective telegenic looking good on television 1
- adjective telegenic Someone who is telegenic behaves confidently and looks attractive when they are on the television. 0
- adjective telegenic having or showing a pleasant television image 0
- adjective telegenic looking or likely to look attractive on television 0
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Origin of telegenic
First appearance:
before 1935 One of the 8% newest English words
First recorded in 1935-40; tele(vision) + -genic
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Parts of speech for Telegenic
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telegenic popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 52% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
telegenic usage trend in Literature
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adj telegenic
- music video — a commercial video featuring a performance of a popular song, often through a stylized dramatization by the performers with lip-syncing and special effects.
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