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

While there was a fair share of light nude lipstick and sculpting blush, Skye P. Marshall’s mocha brown lip, powdery shadow, and bronzed cheeks proved just how good deep-toned nudes look on Black women. Ahead, take a look at all the best celebrity beauty moments from the 2026 Critics Choice Awards. —Essence, 5 Jan. 2026

For glam, makeup artist Michael Anthony used Grande's brand R.E.M. Beauty to create a bronzed, glowy look complete with a neutral lip, and professional hairstylist Alyx Liu pulled Grande's hair back in her go-to side-part midi bun. —Katie Hill, PEOPLE, 19 Dec. 2025

Browns can be cool or warm toned and span caramel, chestnut, mocha, espresso, and chocolate shades that pair well with bronzed, smokey, or soft, natural makeup. —Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 16 Dec. 2025

The contrast provides luminosity and a sense of movement that makes hair look light and healthy, as well as a bronzed effect. —María Diez, Vogue, 17 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1842, in the meaning defined at sense 1