Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

tanned

adjective

/tænd/

Definition

having a sun-kissed or bronzed complexion, often resulting from exposure to sunlight or artificial tanning methods.

Examples

After spending a week at the beach, she returned home with beautifully tanned skin.
The leather handbag was made from high-quality tanned hide.
He preferred the look of a tanned complexion, often going to tanning salons before summer.

Meaning

The term ‘tanned’ refers to skin that has been darkened through the process of tanning, typically by sun exposure. It can also describe leather that has been treated with tanning agents.