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Definition of sunburned

sunburned

/ˈsʌnˌbɝːnd/
(UK: sunburnt)
sun · burned
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• adjective

1

Having skin that is red, sore, and inflamed from overexposure to the sun's ultraviolet rays.

Example

"After spending the entire afternoon at the beach without sunscreen, his shoulders were severely sunburned."

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• Nearby Words

sunblock
sunbonnet
sunburn
sunburned
sunburst
suncare
suncatcher

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sunburned. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sunburned
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