tanier
- adjective
- /ˈtæniər/
- The sun made her skin look much tanier after weeks at the beach.
Examples
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After spending the summer hiking, her legs were noticeably tanier than before.
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His new sunglasses really complement his tanier complexion.
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Look at that is a lot more tan, a lot more deep.
Synonyms
Skin made darker by spending time in the sun
A light brown color like tanned leather
Skin that is light brown from being in the sun
Having brown or golden skin after being in the sun
A light brown color like skin after being in the sun
A light brown color like tanned leather
A brown color with a touch of orange
Skin that is darker because of being in the sun, for example on the face or arms
Antonyms
How Tan
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Tanier is simply tan + -er, meaning 'more tan'. The color tan comes from the old process of tanning leather with tree bark, which makes a brown color, so tanier means having a stronger or 'more brown' look.