Sunny
'sʌni
Definitions
2 meaningsCharacterized by or having a lot of sunshine; bright; cheerful.
'sʌni
Characterized by bright sunlight
We had a sunny afternoon at the park.
💡 Simply: Imagine a day where the sun is shining super bright! It's warm and makes you feel happy. Like when you go to the beach and the sun is making the sand all sparkly.
👶 For kids: When it's a sunny day, the sun is out and it's warm and bright!
More Examples
The painting depicted a sunny landscape.
Her sunny personality brightened the room.
How It's Used
"The weather forecast predicted a sunny day with clear skies."
"She had a sunny disposition, always cheerful."
Cheerful; optimistic; bright; positive
'sʌni
Cheerful and optimistic
She has a sunny disposition and is always smiling.
💡 Simply: Imagine someone who's always happy and looking on the bright side, like always seeing the good things. Like your friend who smiles even when it rains.
👶 For kids: Being sunny means you're happy and always smiling!
More Examples
His sunny outlook on life is inspiring.
Despite the challenges, she remained sunny.
How It's Used
"Her sunny attitude made her a pleasure to be around."
Synonyms & Antonyms
From Middle English sonny, sunny, from Old English sunniġ (akin to Old High German sunnīg, German sonnig 'sunny'). Related to 'sun'.
The word 'sunny' has been used for centuries, with its primary meaning centered on weather conditions and later extended to personality traits.