sun-kissed
Americanadjective
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(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.
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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.
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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.
Etymology
Origin of sun-kissed
First recorded in 1820–30
Example Sentences
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I got there early, and the place was packed with customers who had a sun-kissed glow that only comes with an abundance of spare time and disposable income.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 7, 2026
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
These are his vision of people as unblemished players on a sun-kissed, chlorine-scented stage, a vision that could have only come out of L.A., and only from David Hockney.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 12, 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 vines were beautiful, deep green against the glowing sun-kissed stone, like the illuminated marginalia in a manuscript.
From "The Inquisitor's Tale" by Adam Gidwitz
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