Synonyms for

Sunburn

Verb / ˈsʌˌnbɜ:n / Another word for sunburn — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Sunburn is a condition in which the skin becomes red, swollen, and painful after being exposed to the sun for too long.

Synonyms & similar words

burn erythemasolare tan suntan burn redness tanning blistering flush inflammation exposure erythema swelling soreness pain heat heatstroke blaze scorch singe sear toast fire

Example sentences

  1. I forgot to put on sunscreen and now I have a bad sunburn.
  2. She got a painful sunburn on her shoulders from playing outside all day.
  3. My skin turned red and started peeling after the sunburn.
  4. To prevent sunburn, it's important to wear a hat and sunglasses.
  5. After a day at the beach, I always make sure to treat my sunburn with aloe vera gel.

Quotes

  • A good laugh is sunshine in the house. - William Makepeace Thackeray
  • Keep your face always toward the sunshine—and shadows will fall behind you. - Walt Whitman
  • Sunshine is delicious, rain is refreshing, wind braces us up, snow is exhilarating; there is really no such thing as bad weather, only different kinds of good weather. - John Ruskin

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