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.
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Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2026
They’re made from breathable mesh, while will keep your feet cool on sunny California days, and cushioned soles.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 12 Apr. 2026
Once the seeds have germinated, move them off the heat mats into a sunny location.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 12 Apr. 2026
The warmer weather is back today with highs near 80 and mostly sunny skies.
—Mary Ours, CBS News, 12 Apr. 2026
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“Sunny.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sunny. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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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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