1
: made tawny or brown by exposure to the sun : tanned
bronzed skin
… holiday homes and shopwindows hopefully displaying images of bronzed beauties.John Updike
2
: coated with a substance to create the appearance of bronze
a bronzed sculpture
bronzed baby shoes

Examples of bronzed in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Plus, the unique bronzed look adds a touch of elegance to any kitchen. Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 17 Nov. 2023 Its predecessor latte makeup — defined by bronzed cheeks and nude lips — ruled the beauty scene on the app over the summer. Annie Blay, Allure, 10 Oct. 2023 The model paired the detailed dress with slinky black heels, a simple gold clutch and a bronzed, glowy glam. Bailey Richards, Peoplemag, 12 Nov. 2023 This 30-piece set features a bronzed gold cutlery design that perfectly complements the fall vibes. Jessica Copeland, Rolling Stone, 10 Nov. 2023 His style matches, with socks pulled high for a retro vibe, shorts set mid-thigh showing off perfectly bronzed legs. J. Brady McCollough, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2023 Year after year, Jessi’s makeup remains the same, too: bronzed smoky eyes, dramatically full falsies, and voluminous lips — a signature look that exists outside the realm of classic Korean makeup styles. Devon Abelman, Allure, 25 Oct. 2023 Panchenko kept the glam light and Samantha fresh-faced for the bittersweet moment between friends, opting for a soft eyeshadow and liner look and a glowy, bronzed base. Julia Moore, Peoplemag, 24 Aug. 2023 To complement the in-motion hair, oval eye makeup and bronzed skin did the trick. Essence, 10 Sep. 2023 See More

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Word History

First Known Use

1842, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of bronzed was in 1842

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“Bronzed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bronzed. Accessed 3 Dec. 2023.

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