bronzed

adjective

ˈbränzd 

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

Wallpapers here, topped by bronzed birds and leafy plants, carry over to the penthouses where a similar treatment embellishes each unit’s dedicated elevator landing. —Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 29 Sep. 2025

Once wrapped in glossy ‘80s clichés—bronzed couples, neon swimsuits, bottomless umbrella drinks—all-inclusive Caribbean trips are having a renaissance. —AFAR Media, 27 Sep. 2025

Swift wore Elson 4, the brand’s best-selling blue-red, but the bullet-proof formula comes in 12 beautiful hues ranging from a soft beige peach (Nude Cabaret) to a deep bronzed rose (Flesh 3). —Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025

Robbie styled her hair up in a '90s-style wrap bun that exaggerated the revealing design of the gown and wore makeup that featured a bronzed eyeshadow look and a nude peach lip. —Michelle Lee, People.com, 11 Sep. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1842, in the meaning defined at sense 1