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Definition of sunny

sunny

/ˈsʌn.i/
sun · ny
Adverb:sunnily
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1

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

Example

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

2

Cheery, optimistic, and pleasant in temperament or appearance.

Example

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

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• Rhymes for sunny

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sunnies
sunnily
sunniness
sunny
sunporch
sunproof
sunray

Word Origin & Etymology

Inherited from Old English 'sunnig', formed from 'sunne' (sun) and the adjectival suffix '-ig' (-y). The figurative sense referring to a cheerful disposition arose in the 17th century.

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