Sunburned

usgb/ˈsʌnbɜːrnd/
adjective

Being red or visibly sore from spending too much time in the sun.

After a whole day at the beach, Emily was badly sunburned.
Visual representation of "sunburned" - Being red or visibly sore from spending too much time in the sun

Often appears as...

  • badly sunburned
  • slightly sunburned
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Overexposure Consequence

Use 'sunburned' to describe skin damage caused by too much sun without protection.

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She got sunburned after neglecting to apply sunscreen.
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Pain and Discomfort

'Sunburned' often implies that the skin is not only red but also painful or uncomfortable to touch.

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He felt sunburned and it hurt to even wear his shirt.
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Temporary Condition

The term 'sunburned' describes a temporary state of the skin, usually healing over time.

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Her sunburned skin started to peel a few days later.
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