Sunkissed

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Sunny (exposed to a high amount of sunlight).

    "Now Greece is making it easier for the rich and famous to fulfill their dreams by preparing to sell, or offering long-term leases on, some of its 6,000 sunkissed islands in a desperate attempt to repay its mountainous debts."

  2. 2
    Rendered warm or brown due to exposure from the sun.
  3. 3
    Having an attractive appearance from recent sun exposure, i.e. a slight tan, often a slight sunburn, and a radiant glow.
  4. 4
    Of black descent. derogatory, euphemistic, offensive

Example

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"Now Greece is making it easier for the rich and famous to fulfill their dreams by preparing to sell, or offering long-term leases on, some of its 6,000 sunkissed islands in a desperate attempt to repay its mountainous debts."

Etymology

From sun + kissed.

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