sunny

[suhn-ee]

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

/ ˈsʌnɪ /

adjective

1. full of or exposed to sunlight

2. radiating good humour

3. of or resembling the sun

Other Word Forms

• sunnily adverb
• sunniness noun
• unsunny adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of sunny¹

1250–1300 Middle English; sun, -y ¹

Example Sentences

The increase suggests sentiment is at its sunniest so far this year, but still well below the prepandemic trend.

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On a sunny July day in Simi Valley, Lamb sat in a camping chair outside of their makeshift home while Lichtenberg mixed cups of water with watermelon-flavored electrolyte powder, her favorite.

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Ladybirds have been taking advantage of the dry, sunny conditions this week to fly and find a sheltered warm spot to hide in for winter.

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Although Saturday will still be very windy, there will be a mixture of sunny spells and showers, most of them coming in across northern and western parts of the UK.

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Dark film noir compositions alternate with bright sunny street scenes.

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Related Words

• buoyant 
• cheerful 
• cheery 
• genial 
• lighthearted 
• pleasant