suntanned
Elementary (A2)
IPA: //ˈsʌnˌtænd//
KK: /sʌnˈtænd/
adjective
Definition
Having skin that is darker than usual because of exposure to the sun.
Example
After spending a week at the beach, she returned home with a beautiful suntanned glow.
Conversation
Wow, you look really suntanned after your vacation!
Thanks! I spent a lot of time at the beach.
I wish I could get that suntanned too, but I always burn.
Maybe try some sunscreen next time; it helps to prevent burning!
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
bronzed
tawny
sun-kissed
Antonyms
pale
light
fair
verb
Definition
To have made one's skin darker by exposure to sunlight.
Example
After spending a week at the beach, I was completely suntanned.
Tense Forms
Past: suntanned
Past Participle: suntanned
Conversation
Did you see how suntanned everyone looked after the beach trip?
Yeah, they really soaked up the sun!
I think I got a bit suntanned myself, but not as much as them.
Root Explanation
Suntanned → It is formed from "sun" (from Old English "sunne", meaning the star that provides light and warmth) and "tanned" (from Old English "tannian", meaning to make leather by soaking in tannin). The word "suntanned" describes skin that has been darkened or bronzed by exposure to the sun.
Memory Tip
Think of the 'sun' as the source of light and warmth that 'tans' the skin, so 'suntanned' means skin that has been darkened by the sun.
Visually Confused Words
untanned
untinned
unmanned
unfanned
uncanned
untrepanned
tanned