Definition

Having a darker skin color due to exposure to sunlight or artificial light.

Example

After spending the summer at the beach, she returned home with a beautiful tanned complexion.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

Wow, you look really tanned after your vacation!

Thanks! I spent a lot of time at the beach.

I wish I could get that tanned look without burning.

Just use sunscreen next time, and you'll be fine!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To make the skin darker, usually by exposure to sunlight or artificial light.

Example

After spending a week at the beach, she returned home with a beautifully tanned skin.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you see how much I tanned during our beach trip?

Yeah, you look great! I barely got a tan myself.

I spent so much time in the sun, I think I might have overdone it.

Root Explanation

Tanned → The word 'tanned' originates from the Old English 'tannian', meaning to convert animal hides into leather. It describes the process of treating skin to achieve a brown color, typically from sun exposure or chemical treatment.

Memory Tip

Think of the process of treating animal hides ('tannian') to make them leather, which helps you remember that 'tanned' refers to skin that has been darkened, often by the sun.

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