sunny

adjective

ˈsə-nē How to pronounce sunny (audio)
Definition of sunnynext
1
as in bright
having or being an outward sign of good feelings (as of love, confidence, or happiness) her sunny laughter filled the house with joy

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2
as in cheerful
having or showing a good mood or disposition momentarily forgot their worries at the sight of the baby's sunny smile

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3
as in merry
indicative of or marked by high spirits or good humor the good-natured waitresses enhance the restaurant's sunny and cheery atmosphere

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4
as in clear
not stormy or cloudy we are hoping for a sunny weekend so we can spend time at the beach

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Recent Examples of sunny Wilson says sunny areas often need twice as much water as shaded areas. — The Spruce, 20 July 2026 The rest of the week through Sunday afternoon was expected to be sunny. — Finch Walker, USA Today, 20 July 2026 But by Sunday morning, with a sunny forecast calling for clear skies and a high of 80 degrees at kickoff, all of that was in the rearview mirror. — Becky Sullivan, NPR, 19 July 2026 Expect mostly sunny skies, lower humidity and highs in the mid-80s. — The Baltimore Sun, Baltimore Sun, 19 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for sunny
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sunny
  1. bright
  2. cheerful
  3. merry
  4. clear
  5. radiant
  6. optimistic
  7. festive
  8. cloudless
Adjective
  • With no bright moon competing against faint meteors, observers under rural skies could see 60 to 100 meteors per hour, while even suburban observers should enjoy a steady stream of shooting stars.
    — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Think jelly sandals, silk scarves and headwraps, blue eyeshadow, bright jewel-tone dresses, or blouses with fun accents like feather cuffs.
    — Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of bright
Adjective
  • At a New York Knicks game at Madison Square Garden in 2012, their cheerful father-son bond shines among the crowd.
    — Kelly Allen, PEOPLE, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Eva Chen’s table-and-stool set makes the most of this fleeting chapter with sculptural silhouettes, cheerful colors, and four whimsical stools—each with its own shape—that let everyone claim their own seat.
    — Vy Yang, Architectural Digest, 31 July 2026
Definition of cheerful
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  • But Margaret and Alice’s quick-witted machinations provide the basis for a merry outing at the theater.
    — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026
  • Four hundred years later, a merry band of scientists and entrepreneurs of mind-altering intoxicants are plunging even deeper into the diabolical by mechanizing DMT’s delivery via IV syringe pumps.
    — Charles Moss, SPIN, 16 July 2026
Definition of merry
Adjective
  • Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns are closer to the end of their careers than the beginning, and this was made very clear throughout their promos on Raw.
    — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Golden State’s new floor is bright blue – decidedly not a Valkyries team color – and features clear Chase Bank branding throughout.
    — Christian Babcock, Mercury News, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of clear
Adjective
  • Cox, who’s been vacationing with Aniston and her boyfriend Jim Curtis off the coast of Mallorca, looked radiant in a white slip dress embroidered with floral designs.
    — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Audrina Patridge looks radiant in white while attending the Oceana SeaChange Summer Party 2026 in Laguna Beach, California, on July 25.
    — Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 29 July 2026
Definition of radiant
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  • That being said, SPORT explains that Real Madrid are optimistic about getting a deal over the line after agreeing personal terms with the player.
    — Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The experts aren’t optimistic about the RAM shortage cooling anytime soon.
    — Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of optimistic
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  • Yet behind the festive atmosphere lies a tradition rooted in the worship of deities and rituals of protection.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 19 July 2026
  • Welcome guests into your home with this festive wreath from National Tree Company.
    — Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 16 July 2026
Definition of festive
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  • On a serene, cloudless day, these cars need only exchange thimblefuls of data with one another.
    — Ana I. Pérez-Neira, IEEE Spectrum, 7 Apr. 2026
  • Outside, the sky was cloudless; the temperature had hovered for weeks around sixty degrees.
    — Nell Freudenberger, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
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