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Definition of sunlight

sunlight

/ˈsʌn.laɪt/
sun · light
Adjective:sunlit
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sunlight Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The visible light and electromagnetic radiation emitted directly by the sun, especially as perceived on Earth during the day.

Example

"The morning sunlight filtered through the canopy of oak leaves, casting dappled shadows on the forest floor."

2

Public scrutiny, openness, or transparency, especially regarding government operations or institutional conduct.

Example

"Advocates for reform argued that bringing these financial records into the sunlight would deter future corruption."

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• Nearby Words

sunken
sunlamp
sunless
sunlight
sunlike
sunlit
sunlounger

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English as a compound of 'sun' (from Old English 'sunne') and 'light' (from Old English 'leoht').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sunlight. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sunlight
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