Meaning of tanness | Babel Free
/ˈtæn.nɨs/Definitions
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The quality or state of being tan. uncountable
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The depth (hue or saturation) of tan that is present. uncountable
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The degree to which someone is tanned (from suntanning or from a tanning bed). uncountable
Examples
“not so much brownness as tanness”
“Does tanness mean goodness? Perceptions of tan skin in hiring decisions [article title].”
“The tanness of these Pantone values is debatable.”
“Dull skin absorbs color. […] Bright blue, or cold colors, increase the tanness. Warm colors reduce the tanness.”
CEFR level
B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.