sun-kissed

IPA/ˈsʌn kɪst/
IPA/ˈsʌn kɪst/

sun-kissed — adjective

1. describing bright places with pleasant sunshine, or people with a light, healthy

1.形容詞B2
釋義

describing bright places with pleasant sunshine, or people with a light, healthy tan from time spent outdoors

例句

The cafe's sun-kissed terrace stayed busy until the evening sea breeze arrived.

attributive use: sun-kissed terrace

After a week in Bali, Elise returned with sun-kissed cheeks and bright eyes.

person: light, healthy tan after sun

同義詞
  • sunny

    describes bright weather or places with much sun, not a person's skin

  • sunlit

    focuses on light falling on something at that moment, especially a place

  • tanned

    neutral everyday word for darker skin after sun; not used for scenery

  • bronzed

    stronger and more glamorous; suggests a deeper golden-brown colour

反義詞
  • shady

    used for places that stay out of direct sunlight

  • pale

    used for skin that does not look browned by the sun

文法句型

sun-kissed + noun

look/be + sun-kissed

用法筆記

Often suggests a gentle, attractive effect rather than strong heat or a dark tan. It is common before nouns for places and after look or be for a person's appearance.

常見錯誤

❌The old photo paper is sun-kissed from sitting in the window.
✅The old photo paper is sun-faded from sitting in the window.
💡'sun-kissed' usually has a warm, attractive meaning, not damage from long exposure.