tanned (B2)
adjective
Pronunciation: /ˈtænd/
Definition
Having skin that has become darker in color, especially as a result of exposure to the sun.
Examples
He came back from his vacation looking wonderfully tanned.
The model's tanned legs looked great in the short skirt.
After spending the summer outdoors, his face was deeply tanned.
How to Use tanned
- tanned skin (collocation)
- Skin that has become darker due to sun exposure. — "She admired his tanned skin after his trip to the tropics."
- tanned by the sun (prepositional phrase)
- Indicates that the sun caused the skin to darken. — "Her face was tanned by the sun during her holiday."
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