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sun-drenched

adj · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adj

Meaning 1

Receiving lots of sunshine; bathed in sunlight; (of a place) frequently sunny.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • Sun-drenched beaches are vacation destinations for sunbathers no matter where the beaches are.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

adjective satellite

Meaning 2

covered with sunlight

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • sun-drenched beaches along the Riviera

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Since the 1890s or earlier; figurative, conceiving sunlight as if it were a fluid that can drench (immerse) something.

Across languages

Translations

6 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • German: sonnendurchflutet — Translations
  • Greek: ηλιόλουστος (ilióloustos) — Translations
  • Italian: assolato — Translations
  • Italian: soleggiato — Translations
  • Italian: baciato dal sole — Translations
  • Swedish: soldränkt — Translations