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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When the weather is nice, Wong suggests grabbing a seat on the sunny patio. — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2026 Plant your pear tree in a sunny location and choose a spot with well-draining soil to ensure the best success. — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 4 July 2026 Keep scrolling to find styles that deliver breathable comfort while looking pulled together for all kinds of sunny-day plans. — Aashna Gheewalla, PEOPLE, 5 July 2026 For Lee and Bruss’s big day, published today on Vogue, Anderson kept the sunny vibes going in a yellow lace dress with a matching caplet. — Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 3 July 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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