Sunny

'sʌni

adjectiveBeginner📊CommonGeneral
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Definitions

2 meanings
1

Characterized by or having a lot of sunshine; bright; cheerful.

'sʌni

adjectivepositiveBeginner
General

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

2

The painting depicted a sunny landscape.

3

Her sunny personality brightened the room.

How It's Used

Weather

"The weather forecast predicted a sunny day with clear skies."

General

"She had a sunny disposition, always cheerful."

2

Cheerful; optimistic; bright; positive

'sʌni

adjectivepositivemedium
General

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

2

His sunny outlook on life is inspiring.

3

Despite the challenges, she remained sunny.

How It's Used

Personality

"Her sunny attitude made her a pleasure to be around."

Tip:Imagine someone with a 'sunny' disposition always looking on the bright side.

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.

Memory tip

Think of the sun shining brightly in the sky.

Word Origin

LanguageOld English
Original meaning

"full of sun"

sunny daysunny weathersunny dispositionsunny outlooksunny afternoon

Common misspellings

sunysunnie

Usage

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