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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Alexandre Marain, Glamour, 28 Dec. 2025
Best Time to Visit Anguilla enjoys sunny skies and crystal-clear waters from November to April, welcoming winter-weary travelers ready for an escape to the beach.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 28 Dec. 2025
Monday will be sunny with a high near 27 and wind chill temperatures between zero and 10 degrees with gusts as high as 34 mph, according to the forecast.
—Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 28 Dec. 2025
Simply plant cloves in a well-draining pot with enough space to ensure the cloves aren’t touching, keep the soil evenly moist, and position your growing containers in a sunny window.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Dec. 2025
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“Sunny.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sunny. Accessed 29 Dec. 2025.
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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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