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sunburnt

The correct spelling is sunburnt.

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adjective

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The correct spelling is sunburnt. (of human skin) Having a sunburn or dark tan; having been burned by the sun's rays. For example: "The van was painted a sunburnt brown."

Usage Examples

The van was painted a sunburnt brown.

Definition

adjective

  1. 1.(of human skin) Having a sunburn or dark tan; having been burned by the sun's rays.
  2. 2.(of plants and other objects) Dried by the sun's rays.
  3. 3.(of places or objects) Subject to the strong heat and/or light of the sun.
  4. 4.Resembling a sunburn in color.

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