suntanned

Brown from sunlight

Suntanned describes skin darkened by exposure to the sun.

The term applies to the temporary bronzing that fair-skinned people develop outdoors: She came back from vacation looking suntanned and relaxed.

Also spelled sun-tanned.

skintone

bronzed

Made brown by sun

  • goldenBright yellow, or precious
  • copperyReddish-brown and lustrous
  • tawnyWarm brownish-yellow hue

amber · toasted · caramel · mahogany · chestnut · olive · burnished · russet · sienna · umber

appearance

radiant

Emitting light or joy

warm · fresh · beaming · luminous · dewy · rejuvenated · golden · bright · lustrous · sheen

leisure

beach

Sandy waterside margin

resort · vacation · tropical · hammock · deckchair · cabana · bikini · boardshorts · swimsuit · sunglasses

dermatology

melanin

Natural coloring compound

sunburn · epidermis · melanocyte · SPF · lotion · ultraviolet · dermatologist · skincare · photoaging · freckling

activities

surfing

Riding waves standing up

camping · snorkeling · kayaking · volleyball · fishing · gardening · golfing · tennis · jogging · cycling

Opposites
skin color/complexion

suntannedpale

Lacking color intensity

pallid · pasty · fair · wan · ashen

Family

suntanning

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