Sunburn vs. Sunburnt — What's the Difference?

Can include symptoms such as blisters and skin peeling.

Often used to describe someone's appearance after sun exposure.

Damage to the skin caused by excessive exposure to ultraviolet radiation.

May lead to further complications if not managed.

Requires preventive measures like using sunscreen.

Describes skin that has been damaged by the sun.

May need treatments such as aloe vera gel or hydrocortisone cream.

Can imply a visible change in skin color to red or pink.

A condition often characterized by red, painful skin.

Indicates the need for aftercare, like moisturizing.

Sunburn is a form of radiation burn that affects living tissue, such as skin, that results from an overexposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation, usually from the Sun. Common symptoms in humans and other animals include: red or reddish skin that is hot to the touch or painful, general fatigue, and mild dizziness.

Sunburnt is an album by Martin Phillipps and The Chills, though more correctly by Martin Phillipps alone. Owing to visa problems, the usual Chills line-up were not able to take part in the recording sessions, and session musicians Dave Gregory and Dave Mattacks appeared on all tracks, with Phillipps handling vocal, keyboard, and guitar parts, as well as some of the percussion.

Reddening, inflammation, and, in severe cases, blistering and peeling of the skin caused by overexposure to the ultraviolet rays of the sun

Inflammation or blistering of the skin caused by overexposure to direct sunlight.

Suffer from sunburn

To affect or be affected with sunburn.

Inflammation or blistering of the skin caused by overexposure to direct sunlight.

(of human skin) Having a sunburn or dark tan; having been burned by the sun's rays.

To affect or be affected with sunburn.

(of plants and other objects) Dried by the sun's rays.

A burn on the skin caused by excess exposure to the sun's rays.

(of places or objects) Subject to the strong heat and/or light of the sun.

A burn on the tissue of crop plants or their fruits (especially if they are rich in water like tomatoes, grapes, apples, gooseberries) caused by excess exposure to the sun's rays.

Resembling a sunburn in color.

(intransitive) To receive a sunburn.

Simple past tense and past participle of sunburn

(transitive) To burn or tan (someone's skin) by the sun; to allow (a part of one's body) to become sunburnt.

Suffering from overexposure to direct sunlight

To burn or discolor by the sun; to tan.

The burning or discoloration produced on the skin by the heat of the sun; tan.

A browning of the skin resulting from exposure to the rays of the sun

Redness of the skin caused by exposure to the rays of the sun

Get a sunburn by overexposure to the sun

Yes, sunburnt skin can peel as it heals and new skin layers form.

Yes, sunburn is more likely to occur during midday when the sun's rays are strongest.

The main symptoms include redness, pain, and often swelling of the affected areas.

Yes, repeated sunburns can lead to permanent skin damage and increase the risk of skin cancer.

Sunburn is caused by excessive UV radiation exposure, while sunburnt skin is the result of having been sunburned.

Sunburn can last several days to weeks, depending on severity.

If sunburnt, it’s important to stay out of the sun, hydrate, and apply soothing lotions or gels.

Yes, individuals with lighter skin are more susceptible to getting sunburnt.

Sunburn can be prevented by using sunscreen, wearing protective clothing, and limiting exposure to the sun.

Yes, UV rays can penetrate clouds and cause sunburn even on overcast days.

Broad-spectrum sunscreens with an SPF of 30 or higher are best for preventing sunburn.