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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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On a crisp and sunny morning, there is a heaviness in the air in Beirut.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

Folan’s sunny personality and unintimidating teaching style normalized yoga for those women—who, in turn, normalized it for their children.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

It also marked the first time in Coachella history when the famously sunny desert festival received rain.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

You play for the feeling of the ball striking and being out in nature on a sunny day.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

“He didn’t want to leave sunny California for gloomy Scotland,” said Sydney.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti

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