sunny

adjective

sun·​ny ˈsə-nē How to pronounce sunny (audio)
sunnier; sunniest
Synonyms of sunnynext
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
sunnily
ˈsə-nə-lē How to pronounce sunny (audio)
adverb
sunniness
ˈsə-nē-nəs How to pronounce sunny (audio)
noun

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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.
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Provide it with a grow light or very sunny window in fall and winter. — Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 30 Aug. 2026 Wednesday is expected to reach 93 under mostly sunny skies, with a 20% chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms. — The Baltimore Sun, Baltimore Sun, 29 Aug. 2026 On a sunny summer day, the 76-year-old crosses the rushing waters of the Mukungwa river on a pedestrian suspension bridge. — Fatma Tanis, NPR, 29 Aug. 2026 Rain is always 50/50 in Santa Catarina, so sunny weeks are not guaranteed, and some excursions may not be available if the weather does not cooperate. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sunny

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of sunny was in the 14th century

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sunny

adjective
sun·​ny ˈsən-ē How to pronounce sunny (audio)
sunnier; sunniest
1
: bright with sunshine
2
: merry sense 1
a sunny smile
sunnily
ˈsən-ᵊl-ē How to pronounce sunny (audio)
adverb
sunniness
ˈsən-ē-nəs How to pronounce sunny (audio)
noun
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