Photogenic vs Photographic

Photogenic(especially of a person): Looking attractive in photographs or on films Nivin Pauly is one of the most photogenic actors in the Malayalam film industry. More: A photogenic child, photogenic place, photogenic smile, etc. Photographic = relating to or resembling photographs Eg: High tech digital photographic equipment More: Photographic processes, photographic film, materials, etc. Photographic can be used describe something that resembles a photograph, because of its ‘clarity and detail’ Eg: He has a photographic memory of that incident. Here the person is able to…

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Reputed or Reputable?

Reputed = Generally supposed or considered (to be) but with some doubt; considered to be something(based on hearsay or not sure) 1) The reputed father of the child. 2) Chandu chekavar is the reputed murderer of Aromal in the folk tales from Malabar. More: The reputed mob leader, the reputed author of the article, the reputed owner, etc. Reputable = having a ‘good’ reputation esp. for being honest and dependable Always use reputableĀ if it is a ‘good’ reputation. 1) Make sure you buy your used…

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