sunburnt UK
ˈsʌnbɜːrnt
See also: sunburned (US)
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Definition of sunburnt - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
human skinUKskin is red and sore from sun exposureUK
  • Her sunburnt shoulders were painful to touch.
bronzed burned tanned
2.
tanned skinRareUKskin is dark brown from sun exposureRareUK
  • He returned from vacation with sunburnt arms.
bronzed browned tanned
3.
places or objectsRareUKsubject to strong sun heat or lightRareUK
  • The sunburnt desert stretched for miles.
scorched sunbaked tanned
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Origin of sunburnt

English, sun (solar) + burnt (scorched)

Examples of sunburnt in a sentence

  • The sunburnt tourists sought shade under the trees.
  • Her sunburnt face showed she spent the day at the beach.
  • The farmer's sunburnt neck was a testament to his hard work.
  • The sunburnt hills were a sight to behold.
  • Sunburnt rooftops glistened under the midday sun.

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  1. French:brûlé par le soleil, bronzé, ...
  2. German:sonnenverbrannt, sonnengebräunt, ...
  3. Italian:arrossato, abbronzato, ...
  4. Spanish:tostado, bronceado, ...
  5. Portuguese:queimado, bronzeado, ...
  6. Chinese:晒伤的, 晒黑的, ...
  7. Japanese:日焼けした, 焼けた, ...
  8. Arabic:محروق, مُسَمَّر, ...
  9. Hebrew:שָׂרוּף שֶׁמֶשׁ, שָׁזוּף, ...
  10. Russian:обожжённый солнцем, загорелый, ...
  11. Ukrainian:засмаглий, обгорілий, ...
  12. Hindi:धूप से जला, सूर्यदग्ध, ...
sunburn
ˈsʌnbɜrn

Definition of sunburn - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

1.
medicalintr.get red, painful skin after too much sun exposureintr.
  • He tends to sunburn easily during summer.
burn tan
2.
causetr.Rareburn skin with strong sunlighttr.Rare
  • The long day at the beach sunburned her shoulders.
burn scorch toast

Noun

1.
human skinredness and soreness of skin from sun exposure
  • She got a sunburn after a day at the beach.
erythema
2.
botanyTECH.damage to plant tissue from sun exposureTECH.
  • The tomatoes showed signs of sunburn after the heatwave.
burn scorch
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Images of sunburn

  • sunburn: damage to plant tissue from sun exposure
    damage to plant tissue from sun exposure

Origin of sunburn

English, sun + burn

Examples of sunburn in a sentence

  • Children often sunburn quickly at the beach.
  • The intense sun can easily sunburn fair skin.
  • She forgot her hat and got sunburned quickly.
  • His sunburn was painful after the outdoor concert.
  • Aloe vera gel can soothe sunburn quickly.
  • The leaves exhibited sunburn after prolonged exposure.

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  1. French:attraper un coup de soleil, coup de soleil, ...
  2. German:einen Sonnenbrand bekommen, Sonnenbrand, ...
  3. Italian:scottarsi, scottatura, ...
  4. Spanish:quemarse, quemadura solar, ...
  5. Portuguese:queimar-se ao sol, escaldão, ...
  6. Chinese:晒伤, 日晒, ...
  7. Japanese:日焼けする, 日焼け, ...
  8. Arabic:اِحْتَرَقَ مِنَ الشَّمْس, حُرُوق الشَّمْس, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְהִישָּׂרֵף בַּשֶּׁמֶשׁ, כְּוִיַּיַת שֶׁמֶשׁ, ...
  10. Russian:обгорать, солнечный ожог, ...
  11. Ukrainian:обгорати, сонячний опік, ...
  12. Hindi:धूप से झुलसना, सनबर्न, ...

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