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telegenic

adjective tele·ge·nic \ˌte-lə-ˈje-nik, -ˈjē-\

: tending to look good or seem likable on television

Full Definition of TELEGENIC

:  well-suited to the medium of television; especially :  having an appearance and manner that are markedly attractive to television viewers
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First Known Use of TELEGENIC

1939

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