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Sun-drenched

/ˈsʌn.drentʃt/
adjectiveCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #8500 frequency
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2 senses
As adjective
  1. 1

    Bathed in or completely warmed by abundant sunlight.

    "They spent their vacation relaxing on a quiet, sun-drenched beach in the Mediterranean."
  2. 2

    Bright and radiant due to direct exposure to the sun.

    "The painter set up her easel in the sun-drenched courtyard to capture the vivid colors."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

Derived from the Old English noun 'sunne' (sun) combined with the Middle English verb 'drenchen' (to soak or saturate), which traces back to Proto-Germanic roots. The compound has evolved since the 19th century to poetically describe places, landscapes, or objects thoroughly bathed, warmed, or saturated in bright sunlight.

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