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sun·ny

sunny

 
 
pronunciation:
suh ni
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part of speech: adjective
inflections: sunnier, sunniest
definition 1: When a day is sunny, there are few clouds in the sky, and we easily see and feel the light of the sun.
It was a hot and sunny day, so Mariana's mom took her and her brother to the pool.
synonyms:
sunshiny
antonyms:
cloudy
similar words:
bright, brilliant, clear, cloudless, fair, sparkling
definition 2: When something is sunny, it gets a lot of light from the sun.
Trevor's mom planted flowers in a sunny place near their house.Our backyard is full of tall trees, so it's not very sunny.
similar words:
bright, light
definition 3: When someone is in a sunny mood, it means that they are in a good mood and feeling cheerful. If someone is a sunny person, it means that they are usually happy and cheerful.
My mom says my baby sister is a sunny baby. She doesn't cry too much much and she smiles a lot.
synonyms:
bright, cheerful
antonyms:
gloomy, sad
similar words:
buoyant, happy, merry
derivations: sunnily (adv.), sunniness (n.)
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