Sunburnt: meaning, definitions and examples
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sunburnt
[ ˈsʌnˌbɜrnt ]
skin condition
Sunburnt refers to skin that has been damaged by excessive exposure to sunlight, particularly ultraviolet (UV) radiation. This condition usually results in redness, pain, and sometimes peeling of the skin. In severe cases, sunburn can lead to blistering and long-term skin damage.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- I got sunburnt after spending the whole afternoon at the beach.
- She applied sunscreen, but still ended up sunburnt.
- He was sunburnt from the hiking trip.
- They warned us about getting sunburnt during our vacation.
Translations
Translations of the word "sunburnt" in other languages:
🇵🇹 queimado pelo sol
🇮🇳 सूरज की जलन
🇩🇪 sonnenverbrannt
🇮🇩 terbakar sinar matahari
🇺🇦 сонячний опік
🇵🇱 poparzenie słoneczne
🇯🇵 日焼け
🇫🇷 brûlé par le soleil
🇪🇸 quemado por el sol
🇹🇷 güneş yanığı
🇰🇷 햇볕에 타다
🇸🇦 احمرار بسبب الشمس
🇨🇿 spálený sluncem
🇸🇰 spálený slnkom
🇨🇳 晒伤
🇸🇮 opečen
🇮🇸 sólarbruni
🇰🇿 күннен күйген
🇬🇪 მზის დამწვრობა
🇦🇿 günəş yanığı
🇲🇽 quemado por el sol
Etymology
The term 'sunburnt' is derived from the combination of 'sun', which comes from Old English 'sunne', and 'burnt', the past participle of 'burn', from Old English 'byrne' meaning 'to burn'. The concept of skin being harmed by sun exposure has been recognized for centuries, but the specific term 'sunburn' became common in the 19th century as sun-related skin issues gained more public awareness. With the rise of outdoor activities and increased sun exposure due to lifestyle changes, the term has become increasingly relevant, particularly in discussions of skin health and the importance of sun protection. The consequences of sunburn extend beyond immediate pain and discomfort, as it has been linked to long-term skin damage and an elevated risk of skin cancer, making the word significant in both casual and medical contexts.