Definition

Having skin that has been damaged by too much sun exposure, often resulting in redness and pain.

Example

After spending the whole day at the beach, I was sunburned and needed aloe vera to soothe my skin.

Conversation

Wow, you look really sunburned!

Yeah, I spent too much time at the beach yesterday.

You should have put on more sunscreen to avoid getting sunburned.

I know, right? I'll remember that next time!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To have caused the skin to become red and painful due to excessive exposure to sunlight.

Example

After spending the whole day at the beach without sunscreen, I was sunburned all over my back.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I can't believe how much I got sunburned at the beach yesterday.

Ouch! That sounds painful. Did you forget the sunscreen?

Yeah, I totally did! Now my back is all red and itchy.

Root Explanation

Sunburned → It is formed from "sun" (from Old English "sunne", meaning the star that provides light and warmth) and "burned" (the past participle of "burn", from Old English "byrnian", meaning to be on fire or to scorch). The word "sunburned" describes the condition of skin that has been scorched or damaged by exposure to the sun's rays.

Memory Tip

Think of the 'sun' as the source of light and warmth that can 'burn' your skin, leading to the condition of being sunburned.

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