Tanness

//ˈtæn.nɨs// noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The quality or state of being tan. uncountable

    "not so much brownness as tanness"

  2. 2
    The depth (hue or saturation) of tan that is present. uncountable

    "The tanness of these Pantone values is debatable."

  3. 3
    The depth (hue or saturation) of tan that is present.; The degree to which someone is tanned (from suntanning or from a tanning bed). uncountable

    "Dull skin absorbs color. […] Bright blue, or cold colors, increase the tanness. Warm colors reduce the tanness."

Example

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"not so much brownness as tanness"

Etymology

From tan + -ness.

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