Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sunburnt
Adjective
/ˈsʌnˌbɜːrnt/
Definition
A condition resulting from overexposure to the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays, causing the skin to become red, inflamed, and painful.
Examples
- After a long day at the beach, I realized I was sunburnt and had to apply soothing lotion.
- He forgot to put on sunscreen and ended up with a sunburnt back.
- The children were sunburnt despite wearing T-shirts.
Meaning
Sunburnt refers to skin that has reacted poorly to excessive sunlight, typically showing signs of redness and sometimes peeling.
Synonyms
- burned
- scorched
- reddened
