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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
4
as in clear
not stormy or cloudy
we are hoping for a sunny weekend so we can spend time at the beach
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of sunny
This sunny rattan piece is a no-brainer addition to any room, whether used as an entertainment center, dining room bar, or hallway linen cabinet.
—
Clint Davis, People.com, 9 May 2025
Some would say the sunny weather was just a coincidence, Sakowicz acknowledged.
—Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2025
Skies will gradually clear, becoming mostly sunny, allowing temperatures to climb to around 73 degrees, which is normal for this time of year in Kansas City.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 8 May 2025
Just like the name suggests, this moisture-wicking dress was designed to keep you cool on sunny, blisteringly hot days.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 30 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for sunny
Clint Davis, People.com, 9 May 2025
Some would say the sunny weather was just a coincidence, Sakowicz acknowledged.
—Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2025
Skies will gradually clear, becoming mostly sunny, allowing temperatures to climb to around 73 degrees, which is normal for this time of year in Kansas City.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 8 May 2025
Just like the name suggests, this moisture-wicking dress was designed to keep you cool on sunny, blisteringly hot days.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 30 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for sunny
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sunny
Adjective
-
The industry's brightest stars, including Lainey Wilson, Reba McEntire and more, gathered at the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas, to find out who is taking home the night's biggest honors.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
9 May 2025
-
This compact residence is packed with standout features such as double-paned glass doors and wall-to-wall windows that create a bright, open, airy feel.—
Toni Sutton,
People.com,
9 May 2025
Adjective
-
Montecito High School Para-educator Lindsay Swanson, an employee since August 2015, was praised for her passion and dedication while serving with a cheerful and positive demeanor.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 May 2025
-
The show follows the adventures of José, a cheerful and curious character, along with his best friends —Obi, a playful rabbit, and Kim, a curious monkey.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
9 May 2025
Adjective
-
Not so merry Mary Nothing was ever easy for Mary this season.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
8 May 2025
-
Paul Kent and his merry musical men will be live from 7-9 p.m., Los Gatos Coffee Company, 101 W. Main St., Los Gatos.—
Jake Richardson,
The Mercury News,
10 Mar. 2025
Adjective
-
While President Trump’s bold tariff agenda marks a clear departure from the status quo, tariffs alone will not revitalize the American working class.—
Lynn Forester de Rothschild,
Time,
11 May 2025
-
This kind of partnership, Nye said, helped the office clear a backlog of over 1,000 such tips from before Labrador took office.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
11 May 2025
Adjective
-
Its appeal lies in its versatility: radiant and uplifting without being loud.—
Lauren Jones,
Southern Living,
9 May 2025
-
Signature details of the watch include a radiant purple mother-of-pearl dial, 300 meters of water resistance, and the Oris Red Rotor all-mechanical movement.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
Adjective
-
Mostly, investors have taken a more optimistic position that the final duties won’t be as draconian as those Trump initially proposed on April 2.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
9 May 2025
-
Demographics Overall, survey results showed men were more optimistic than women on almost every economic question.—
Anthony Man,
Sun Sentinel,
9 May 2025
Adjective
-
Videos online showed the ship sailing underneath the bridge, connecting the New York City boroughs of Brooklyn and Manhattan, as its masts, apparently strung with festive lights, collided with it.—
Gabrielle Banks,
USA Today,
19 May 2025
-
Winning trainer: Brittany T. Russell. 2025 Preakness Day | PHOTOS Photos of horses, fans and a festive atmosphere at the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
17 May 2025
Adjective
-
The sky in Modesto and Sacramento is expected to be cloudless on Tuesday night, when the best galaxy viewing conditions begin, according to to the National Weather Service’s seven-day forecast.—
Hannah Poukish,
Sacbee.com,
19 May 2025
-
The mountain peaks jetted into a cloudless Dodger-blue sky as the wind whipped and the waves beneath crested and crashed.—
Dan Woike,
The Orlando Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Sunny.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sunny. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share