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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Ahead of her actual birthday on August 14, Berry and her family headed to Fiji for a sunny family vacation. — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 7 Aug. 2026 That often means a light watering every morning for at least 10 minutes, more if the conditions are sunny or dry. — Amanda Tust, Architectural Digest, 7 Aug. 2026 In the front gardens, yellow and red roses bloom to match the houses’ exteriors; in the back, a sunny 4-foot cocktail pool with a natural limestone border awaits guests. — Dakota Kim, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2026 This could be under a tree, a less sunny porch corner, or under a patio umbrella to deflect the hottest times of the day. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 6 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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