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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The site accommodates about 8 spots to vote and was quite busy on this sunny morning. — Yarden Segev, NBC news, 27 Oct. 2026 One of which is an easy recipe for baked sunny-side-up eggs with sweet peppers and onion that feeds up to six people. — Candy Hom, AJC.com, 26 Oct. 2026 Guests also have access to a sunny terrace and a shared pool, ideal for leisurely afternoons. — Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 26 Oct. 2026 Skies will calm just in time for a beautiful sunny Saturday in the 70s. — Sean MacAday, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sunny

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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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