telegenic

Definition

Having an appearance and exhibiting qualities thought to be attractive to television viewers.

Etymology

From tele- + -genic, by analogy with photogenic.

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."