🇯🇵Japanese Source WordCode: JA

テレビ映えする

Pronunciation / Transliteration: terebi baesu ru

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Telegenic/ˌtɛl.ɪˈdʒɛn.ɪk/
adjectiveCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #15000 frequency
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🇯🇵 Example Sentence in Japanese:

"彼女はテレビ映えする顔立ちをしている。"

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2 senses
As adjective
  1. 1

    Having qualities that make one appealing or attractive on television.

    "The actor's telegenic features made him a favorite among television audiences."
  2. 2

    Referring to someone who is photogenic or has a strong presence in front of a camera.

    "Her telegenic personality shone through during the live broadcast."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'telegenic' is derived from the combination of 'tele-', a prefix from the Greek 'tēle', meaning 'distant', and 'genic', from the Greek 'genes', meaning 'born of' or 'producing'. It emerged in the mid-20th century as television became a dominant medium, describing individuals who appear attractive or appealing on screen.

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