sunny

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adjective

sun·​ny ˈsə-nē 

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

sunnily

ˈsə-nə-lē 

adverb

sunniness

ˈsə-nē-nəs 

noun

sunniness

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noun

sun·​ni·​ness -nēnə̇s 

plural -es

: the quality or state of being sunny

a sunniness of disposition that delighted us all

Synonyms of sunny

Adjective

• bright
• cheerful
• radiant
• smiling

Examples of sunny in a Sentence

Adjective

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

Adjective

Saturday will be a #Top10WxDay, with mostly sunny skies, low humidity, a summer breeze and highs near 80. — Joseph Dames, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026

Reserva 60 is a bolder take from Estrella Levante, brewed in sunny Murcia, and its win is yet another sign that classic European lager styles are thriving far from their original homes. — Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

The National Weather Service calls for sunny conditions with a high near 85 degrees on Saturday, and sunny conditions with a high near 82 degrees on Sunday. — Ahmed Jawadi, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026

Its sunny logos hang on buildings in Overland Park, Lenexa, Olathe and beyond. — Kansas City Star, 20 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing sunny

• sunny-side up

Rhymes for sunny

• bunny
• funny
• gunny
• honey
• money
• runny
• sonny
• tunny

Kids Definition

sunny

adjective

sun·​ny ˈsən-ē 

sunnier; sunniest

1

: bright with sunshine

2

: merry sense 1

a sunny smile

sunnily

ˈsən-ᵊl-ē 

adverb

sunniness

ˈsən-ē-nəs 

noun