bee-stung

American

adjective

having a red and swollen appearance.

1920s flappers with bee-stung lips.

bee-stung British

adjective

(of the lips) pouting and sensuous

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Etymology

Origin of bee-stung

First recorded in 1930–35

Example Sentences

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Let the record reflect that, today, Renée Zellweger looks exactly like one would expect a 50-year-old version of Renée Zellweger to look: still crinkly twinkly eyed, apple-cheeked, the bee-stung smile intact.

From Washington Post

Kyle Seager is bee-stung and you have to wonder if a once promising career is at a crossroads.

From Seattle Times

Jinny peered down at her bee-stung hands.

From Literature

She awkwardly wiped her face on her shoulder, sniffed back a runny nose, and stood up, her bee-stung hands stretched out in front of her.

From Literature

While over-the-counter lip plumpers can give you that trendy bee-stung look, it’ll fade after just a few hours.

From Time

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