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sunless

adjective
sun·​less | \ ˈsÉ™n-lÉ™s How to pronounce sunless (audio) \

Definition of sunless

: lacking sunshine : dark, cheerless

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Examples of sunless in a Sentence

mental patients who were once condemned to spend their lives in the sunless confines of a state asylum

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Services include sunless spray tanning, European bronzing beds, stand-up sun booths, and spa services such as photo facials and FIT (far infrared technology) bodywrap. Laura Groch, San Diego Union-Tribune, "New businesses include Sweetfin restaurant, Union Cowork," 15 Aug. 2019 Check out Tan-Luxe Wonder Oil Illuminating Self-Tan Oil, a miraculous, sunless solution to maintain your tan — even under the light of the moon. Aliza Kelly Faragher, Allure, "What October's Cancer Horoscope Means for You," 30 Sep. 2018 Spray tanning, on the other hand, offers you a safe, sunless glow. Jenn Sinrich, SELF, "11 Things to Avoid Doing Right Before Getting a Spray Tan," 10 Dec. 2018 Yes, self-tanners give pasty legs a safe, sunless glow. Colleen Sullivan, Good Housekeeping, "7 Ways to Take Care of the Skin Below Your Chin," 28 Dec. 2017 Face and Body Self-Tanning Towelettes To buy: $36 with code (originally $48); katesomerville.com These little towelettes deliver a natural-looking, streak-free sunless tan with just one swipe. Kathleen Mulpeter, Health.com, "Kate Somerville Is Having a HUGE Sale Right Now—Here's What We're Buying," 27 Apr. 2018 Instead, it's housed on a server in some unknown probably dank and sunless location. John Patrick Pullen, Time, "Forget the iPhone X, Apple's Best Product Is Something You Can't Buy," 27 Oct. 2017 One hundred yards of winding, sunless trail was followed. Jamie Hale, OregonLive.com, "The Oregonian visited the state's first nudist colony in 1935 -- and got an eyeful," 20 June 2017 During the long, sunless Arctic winter, temperatures normally plunge far below zero; sea ice thickens and spreads. Tim Folger, National Geographic, "Arctic Ice Isn't Doomed Yet—Here's How to Save It," 8 Feb. 2017

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First Known Use of sunless

1589, in the meaning defined above

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sunless

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of sunless

: having little light from the sun : not sunny

sunless

adjective
sun·​less | \ ˈsÉ™n-lÉ™s How to pronounce sunless (audio) \

Kids Definition of sunless

: being without sunlight : dark a sunless day a sunless cave

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