Bronzed: meaning, definitions and examples
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bronzed
[ brษnzd ]
skin tone
The term 'bronzed' refers to a warm, sun-kissed skin tone, often associated with a healthy glow. This appearance can result from natural tanning or the use of sunless tanning products that give the skin a golden-brown hue. The bronzed look is popular in fashion and beauty, often evoking feelings of summer and outdoor activities. It is also frequently used to describe the color of objects that have a coppery or golden sheen.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She has a beautifully bronzed complexion.
- He looked stunning with his bronzed skin at the beach.
- The statue was made of a bronzed material that shone in the sunlight.
Translations
Translations of the word "bronzed" in other languages:
๐ต๐น bronzeado
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคพเคเคธเฅเคฏ เคฐเคเค เคเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช bronziert
๐ฎ๐ฉ perunggu
๐บ๐ฆ ะฑัะพะฝะทะพะฒะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ brฤ zowy
๐ฏ๐ต ใใญใณใบใฎ
๐ซ๐ท bronze
๐ช๐ธ bronceado
๐น๐ท bronzlaลmฤฑล
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฒญ๋์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุจุฑููุฒู
๐จ๐ฟ bronzovรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ bronzovรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ้่ฒ็
๐ธ๐ฎ bronast
๐ฎ๐ธ bronsaรฐur
๐ฐ๐ฟ าะพะปะฐ
๐ฌ๐ช แแ แแแฏแแกแคแแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ bronz
๐ฒ๐ฝ bronceado
Etymology
The word 'bronzed' comes from the Middle English term 'brons', which originated from the Old French 'bronze' meaning 'made of bronze'. Bronze itself is an alloy typically consisting of copper and tin, known for its distinctive golden-brown color. The transition of the term from a literal material description to a portrayal of skin tone likely occurred as cultural associations with sun exposure and health developed. Over time, 'bronzed' evolved to also encompass the artificial tanning practices that became prevalent in the 20th century, particularly with the rise of beach culture and beauty standards that favored a bronzed appearance. This usage reflects societal preferences for certain aesthetics and has been further popularized through media and advertising.