sunnier; sunniest
1
: marked by brilliant sunlight : full of sunshine
2
: cheerful, optimistic
a sunny disposition
3
: exposed to, brightened by, or warmed by the sun
a sunny room
Examples of sunny in a Sentence
the sunniest parts of the country
We found a sunny place to have lunch.
If it's sunny later, we can go to the park.
Recent Examples on the Web
Enveloped in towering trees, the home’s various patios and decks are complemented by a faux-grassed area set in a sunny clearing with a waterfall that pours over a tumble of boulders into a small pond.
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Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 25 Apr. 2024
Both days will have mostly sunny skies, with temperatures expected to be 70 degrees on Monday and around 80 degrees on Tuesday.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 25 Apr. 2024
The day’s weather forecast calls for partly sunny skies with a high of about 62 degrees, followed by a slight chance of rain showers in the afternoon.
—Saja Hindi, The Denver Post, 23 Apr. 2024
Clear and sunny skies are in the forecast for Wednesday.
—Angela Rodriguez, Sacramento Bee, 23 Apr. 2024
Autónoma de Buenos Aires Courtesy of Jaleo Jaleo Based in a gorgeous 100-year-old mansion dubbed the Jaleo mansion, this sunny boutique aims to promote secondhand fashion with its curation of vintage and secondhand fashion.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 22 Apr. 2024
The most common categories, 2 and 3, allow for ideal protection in medium to high light situations, like being outside on a sunny day or partaking in beach activities.
—Staff Author, Parents, 13 Apr. 2024
The Gujarati dal, with its sunny turmeric color and a flavor that was equal parts bright, spicy and sweet, was equally as good.
—The Enquirer, 12 Apr. 2024
Monday will be sunny with a high near 77 degrees; getting down to a low of about 61 degrees that evening and wind gusts as high as 20 miles per hour, according to the National Weather Service.
—The Indianapolis Star, 12 Apr. 2024
Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 25 Apr. 2024
Both days will have mostly sunny skies, with temperatures expected to be 70 degrees on Monday and around 80 degrees on Tuesday.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 25 Apr. 2024
The day’s weather forecast calls for partly sunny skies with a high of about 62 degrees, followed by a slight chance of rain showers in the afternoon.
—Saja Hindi, The Denver Post, 23 Apr. 2024
Clear and sunny skies are in the forecast for Wednesday.
—Angela Rodriguez, Sacramento Bee, 23 Apr. 2024
Autónoma de Buenos Aires Courtesy of Jaleo Jaleo Based in a gorgeous 100-year-old mansion dubbed the Jaleo mansion, this sunny boutique aims to promote secondhand fashion with its curation of vintage and secondhand fashion.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 22 Apr. 2024
The most common categories, 2 and 3, allow for ideal protection in medium to high light situations, like being outside on a sunny day or partaking in beach activities.
—Staff Author, Parents, 13 Apr. 2024
The Gujarati dal, with its sunny turmeric color and a flavor that was equal parts bright, spicy and sweet, was equally as good.
—The Enquirer, 12 Apr. 2024
Monday will be sunny with a high near 77 degrees; getting down to a low of about 61 degrees that evening and wind gusts as high as 20 miles per hour, according to the National Weather Service.
—The Indianapolis Star, 12 Apr. 2024
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“Sunny.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sunny. Accessed 28 Apr. 2024.
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sunny
adjective
sun·ny
ˈsən-ē 
sunnier; sunniest
1
: bright with sunshine
2
: merry sense 1
a sunny smile
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