adjective
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full of or exposed to sunlight
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radiating good humour
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of or resembling the sun
Other Word Forms
- sunnily adverb
- sunniness noun
- unsunny adjective
Etymology
Origin of sunny
Example Sentences
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Without Oxford the world would not know what to do when the sun is not sunny, or how Geisel could make lots of good fun that is funny.
From BBC
The town is essentially a sunny place, full of mostly sunny people, to all appearances, a typical comedy hamlet.
From Los Angeles Times
To pass the time, Maggie sat in a chair facing the sunny window and settled in to read a book of French language exercises.
From Literature
It’s just that comedies take sunnier roads to similar destinations.
From Salon
Impressed by a sunny three-bedroom with ample outdoor space and a pool, they reserved it.
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