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.
Recent Examples on the Web
The most common categories, 2 and 3, allow for ideal protection in medium to high light situations, like being outside on a sunny day or partaking in beach activities.
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Staff Author, Parents, 13 Apr. 2024
The Gujarati dal, with its sunny turmeric color and a flavor that was equal parts bright, spicy and sweet, was equally as good.
—The Enquirer, 12 Apr. 2024
Monday will be sunny with a high near 77 degrees; getting down to a low of about 61 degrees that evening and wind gusts as high as 20 miles per hour, according to the National Weather Service.
—The Indianapolis Star, 12 Apr. 2024
Drivers will experience mostly clear skies Friday evening and sunny skies on Saturday with a 30% chance of showers in the evening, according to the National Weather Service.
—Alex Groth, Journal Sentinel, 12 Apr. 2024
In the photos, the proud parents can be seen kissing in front of a picturesque pond on a sunny day, as Cox showed off her baby bump and held up three ultrasound photos while hugging her husband.
—Brenton Blanchet, Peoplemag, 12 Apr. 2024
Saturday and Sunday are expected to be sunny with temperatures reaching 85 degrees Fahrenheit (29 degrees Celsius) on the final day of play.
—George Ramsay, CNN, 11 Apr. 2024
For the longest totality time, consider Luxor, Egypt, which will see a stunning 6 minutes and 22 seconds of darkness, likely amid sunny skies.
—Maya Silver, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Apr. 2024
Chance of precipitation is 30%. Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 48.
—Erin Couch, The Enquirer, 2 Apr. 2024
Staff Author, Parents, 13 Apr. 2024
The Gujarati dal, with its sunny turmeric color and a flavor that was equal parts bright, spicy and sweet, was equally as good.
—The Enquirer, 12 Apr. 2024
Monday will be sunny with a high near 77 degrees; getting down to a low of about 61 degrees that evening and wind gusts as high as 20 miles per hour, according to the National Weather Service.
—The Indianapolis Star, 12 Apr. 2024
Drivers will experience mostly clear skies Friday evening and sunny skies on Saturday with a 30% chance of showers in the evening, according to the National Weather Service.
—Alex Groth, Journal Sentinel, 12 Apr. 2024
In the photos, the proud parents can be seen kissing in front of a picturesque pond on a sunny day, as Cox showed off her baby bump and held up three ultrasound photos while hugging her husband.
—Brenton Blanchet, Peoplemag, 12 Apr. 2024
Saturday and Sunday are expected to be sunny with temperatures reaching 85 degrees Fahrenheit (29 degrees Celsius) on the final day of play.
—George Ramsay, CNN, 11 Apr. 2024
For the longest totality time, consider Luxor, Egypt, which will see a stunning 6 minutes and 22 seconds of darkness, likely amid sunny skies.
—Maya Silver, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Apr. 2024
Chance of precipitation is 30%. Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 48.
—Erin Couch, The Enquirer, 2 Apr. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Time Traveler
The first known use of sunny was
in the 14th century
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“Sunny.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sunny. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
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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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