Bronzed: meaning, definitions and examples

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bronzed

 

[ brษ’nzd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

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

golden, sun-kissed, tanned

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น bronzeado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคพเค‚เคธเฅเคฏ เคฐเค‚เค— เค•เคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช bronziert

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ perunggu

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑั€ะพะฝะทะพะฒะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ brฤ…zowy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ–ใƒญใƒณใ‚บใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท bronze

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ bronceado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท bronzlaลŸmฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฒญ๋™์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุฑูˆู†ุฒูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bronzovรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ bronzovรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้“œ่‰ฒ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ bronast

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ bronsaรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะพะปะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒ แƒ˜แƒœแƒฏแƒ˜แƒกแƒคแƒ”แƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bronz

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ bronceado

Word origin

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.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,863, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.