adjective
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full of or exposed to sunlight
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radiating good humour
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of or resembling the sun
Other Word Forms
- sunnily adverb
- sunniness noun
- unsunny adjective
Etymology
Origin of sunny
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.
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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.
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.
He had awoken late in the morning to a sunny day that painted the snowy landscape in dazzling ivory hues.
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