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Sunburned

/ˈsʌnˌbɜrnd/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

having red, painful skin as a result of overexposure to the sun's rays.

After spending the whole day at the beach without sunscreen, I was completely sunburned.

affected by sunburn; characterized by reddened and sore skin.

She applied aloe vera to her sunburned shoulders to soothe the pain.

having skin that feels hot and looks red due to excessive exposure to sunlight.

His sunburned face was a clear indication that he had forgotten to wear a hat.

showing the effects of sun exposure, often resulting in peeling skin.

The sunburned skin on his back started to peel a few days after the outdoor concert.

Etymology

The term 'sunburned' is a combination of 'sun', referring to the star at the center of our solar system, and 'burned', the past participle of 'burn', meaning to be damaged by heat or fire.

Common Phrases and Expressions

burned to a crisp

extremely sunburned.

lobster red

describes someone who is very sunburned.

tanline

a noticeable difference in skin tone that results from sunburn.

peeling skin

refers to the flaking of skin after severe sunburn.

Related Words

sunburn

the condition of having red, painful skin due to overexposure to sunlight.

UV radiation

ultraviolet radiation, a type of energy produced by the sun that can cause skin damage.

sunscreen

a cream or lotion that protects the skin from UV rays.

tan

the browning of the skin from sun exposure.

Slang Meanings

lobstered

He looked totally lobstered after a long day at the pool.

fried

I'm so fried from sitting out in the sun all day.