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sunny

American  
[suhn-ee] / ˈsʌn i /

adjective

sunnier, sunniest
  1. abounding in sunshine.

    a sunny day.

  2. exposed to, lighted, or warmed by the direct rays of the sun.

    a sunny room.

  3. pertaining to or proceeding from the sun; solar.

  4. resembling the sun.

  5. cheery, cheerful, or joyous.

    a sunny disposition.


sunny British  
/ ˈsʌnɪ /

adjective

  1. full of or exposed to sunlight

  2. radiating good humour

  3. of or resembling the sun

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Other Word Forms

  • sunnily adverb
  • sunniness noun
  • unsunny adjective

Etymology

Origin of sunny

1250–1300 Middle English; sun, -y 1

Example Sentences

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To pass the time, Maggie sat in a chair facing the sunny window and settled in to read a book of French language exercises.

From Literature

It’s just that comedies take sunnier roads to similar destinations.

From Salon

Impressed by a sunny three-bedroom with ample outdoor space and a pool, they reserved it.

From The Wall Street Journal

With the Galaxy S26, photos can be edited directly in the gallery app by entering a prompt, such as a command to make a rainy day look sunny.

From The Wall Street Journal

He had awoken late in the morning to a sunny day that painted the snowy landscape in dazzling ivory hues.

From Literature