sun-kissed

American  

[suhn-kist] / ˈsʌnˌkɪst /

Also sun kissed,

adjective

1. (of skin) tanned or bronzed, or (of hair) lightened in color, by or as if by the sun.

   This natural bronzer enriches your skin and adds radiant, sun-kissed color.

   A newer trend is for sun-kissed blonde hair and darker roots.

2. abounding in sunshine; characteristically sunny.

   His work has taken him all over the world, from the sun-kissed beaches of Zanzibar to the icy wastes of the Arctic Circle.

3. evoking sunshine or sunny weather.

   We only use peak season tomatoes, so the sauce is filled with sun-kissed deliciousness.

   The festival kicked off with one of my favorite bands drenching the early afternoon in sun-kissed tropical pop.

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Etymology

Origin of sun-kissed

First recorded in 1820–30

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Example Sentences

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sun-kissed

Former Manchester United and England captain Beckham, 51, told a throng of fans on the sun-kissed boulevard it was a "truly incredible moment."

From Barron's ● Jun. 12, 2026

McClung depicts the tower with rigid orange triangles and hints of dewy sun-kissed hues, alongside a pencil-drawn image of the old Mt.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 9, 2026

“The Madison” makes the most of that with cinematography that lingers on her face as if it were part of Montana’s sun-kissed natural beauty.

From Salon ● Mar. 23, 2026

The town around the Sussexes looks like a sun-kissed version of a Windsor Estate, with green acres and wide expanses.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 11, 2026

Her hair night black and her sun-kissed skin the color of warm sand.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton

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