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sunny Antonyms

Opposite of sunny

Because the opposite of sunny shifts with each meaning, the 19 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Bright with sunlight; characterized by clear skies and abundant sunshine.

Usage Example

"We decided to have a picnic in the park because it was a warm, cloudy afternoon."

Strongest
cloudy
overcast
sunless
rainy
Strong
gloomy
dreary
stormy
dark
dull
murky

• adjective (Context 2)

Cheery, optimistic, and pleasant in temperament or appearance.

Usage Example

"Her gloomy disposition always lifted the spirits of everyone in the office."

Strongest
gloomy
sullen
morose
pessimistic
Strong
dour
glum
cheerless
melancholy
somber
miserable

Similar words to sunny

Words similar to sunny shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

cheerful
sunlit
sunshiny
cheery
optimistic
bright
upbeat
clear
See all synonyms of sunny

• Nearby Words

sunlit
sunnily
sunniness
sunny
sunrise
sunset
sunshine

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Sunny. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/sunny
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