Tanorexic

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Pronunciation: /tænəˈrɛksɪk/

Definitions of tanorexic

noun a person who is excessively obsessed with having a tan

Example Sentences

A1 She is a tanorexic, always seeking the perfect bronze glow.

A2 The tanorexic spent hours sunbathing at the beach.

B1 Being tanorexic can be harmful to your skin in the long run.

B2 The tanorexic refused to wear sunscreen, despite the risks.

C1 Her tanorexic behavior led to serious skin damage and premature aging.

C2 The tanorexic was obsessed with achieving a deep, dark tan at any cost.

adjective describing someone who is excessively obsessed with having a tan

Example Sentences

A1 She is tanorexic because she spends all day in the sun.

A2 My friend is tanorexic and always has a deep tan.

B1 Some people become tanorexic in their pursuit of the perfect tan.

B2 Being tanorexic can lead to serious skin damage and health issues.

C1 The obsession with being tanorexic is fueled by societal beauty standards.

C2 Despite the risks, some individuals continue to be tanorexic in their quest for a bronzed complexion.

Examples of tanorexic in a Sentence

formal The term 'tanorexic' is used to describe individuals who have an excessive obsession with tanning.

informal She's so tanorexic, she goes to the tanning salon every day.

slang I heard she's a total tanorexic, always chasing that perfect tan.

figurative His tanorexic behavior towards achieving success is admirable but can be unhealthy if taken to extremes.

Grammatical Forms of tanorexic

past tense

tanorexiced

plural

tanorexics

comparative

more tanorexic

superlative

most tanorexic

present tense

tanorexics

future tense

will tanorexic

perfect tense

have tanorexiced

continuous tense

is tanorexicing

singular

tanorexic

positive degree

tanorexic

infinitive

to tanorexic

gerund

tanorexicing

participle

tanorexiced

Origin and Evolution of tanorexic

First Known Use: 2004 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The word 'tanorexic' is a portmanteau of 'tan' and 'anorexic', combining the idea of an obsession with tanning with the eating disorder anorexia.
Evolution of the word: Initially used to describe individuals excessively obsessed with tanning to the point of resembling an addiction, the term 'tanorexic' has evolved to also encompass individuals with an unhealthy fixation on achieving a certain level of tan skin through excessive sun exposure or artificial tanning methods.