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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Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 27 May 2026
In that case Robbie’s bermuda shorts are an ideal solution — the hem falls at the knee, offering you just-right coverage for sunny days without showing any thigh.
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Set in sunny Palm Springs, the story follows a wealthy, politically conservative family whose Christmas is upended when their daughter returns home to reveal she’s written an explosive tell-all memoir.
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This honeycomb yellow tank and skirt set from It-girl brand Peixoto gives pretty prairie promenade vibes—ideal for those sunny summer days wandering the grounds of a historic French chateau or galavanting through a rustic Italian vineyard.
—Morgan Evans, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 May 2026
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Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 27 May 2026
In that case Robbie’s bermuda shorts are an ideal solution — the hem falls at the knee, offering you just-right coverage for sunny days without showing any thigh.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 26 May 2026
Set in sunny Palm Springs, the story follows a wealthy, politically conservative family whose Christmas is upended when their daughter returns home to reveal she’s written an explosive tell-all memoir.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 26 May 2026
This honeycomb yellow tank and skirt set from It-girl brand Peixoto gives pretty prairie promenade vibes—ideal for those sunny summer days wandering the grounds of a historic French chateau or galavanting through a rustic Italian vineyard.
—Morgan Evans, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for sunny
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“Sunny.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sunny. Accessed 28 May. 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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