Definition

Adjective: Having acne; marked by pimples or other skin blemishes.

Usage

The word "acned" is used to describe a person's skin or complexion that is affected by acne. It is a descriptive term, often used in medical or clinical contexts, but also in general descriptions.

Examples

• The teenager's acned face made him very self-conscious.
• The advertisement promised a solution for acned skin.
• She consulted a dermatologist about her acned back.

Advanced Usage

• The term can be used in a compound adjective form, such as "acne-scarred," but "acned" itself specifically describes the current presence of blemishes.
• It is more formal than simply saying "has acne" or "spotty."

Variants and Related Words

• Acne (noun): The skin condition itself, characterized by inflamed or infected sebaceous glands.
• Acneiform (adjective): Resembling acne.

Synonyms

• Pimpled
• Spotty
• Blemished

Antonyms

• Clear
• Unblemished
• Flawless

Adjective

1. (of complexion) blemished by imperfections of the skin