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Sunburn

usgb/ˈsʌnbɜːrn/Volume
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Physically PainfulPlay
Sunburn signifies actual skin pain, unlike 'tan' which implies a color change without pain. SlideShe couldn't wear her backpack because her sunburn was so painful.
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Avoid UnderstatementPlay
Describe severe skin damage as 'sunburn' to convey seriousness rather than just sun exposure. SlideHe underestimated the sun's strength and ended up with a severe sunburn.
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Unexpected OutcomePlay
Use 'sunburn' to indicate an unintended consequence of being outdoors despite sunny weather. SlideThe picnic was lovely, but I came home with an unexpected sunburn.