sunnier; sunniest
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
Examples of sunny in a Sentence
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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Mostly sunny skies are expected Friday, with a high near 46.
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Todd Karpovich, Baltimore Sun, 25 Dec. 2024
New York will enjoy mostly sunny skies on Christmas Day, but temperatures will remain cold, with highs around 30°F.
—Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
Christmas Day should be a perfect Southern California winter day — clear, sunny skies with some wind and temperatures in the 60s.
—Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 24 Dec. 2024
Daytime highs above freezing at the mountain bases weren’t helping the season get off the ground though, and the warm, sunny weather hinted at the long-term struggles ski resorts face as the climate changes and winters continue to heat up in many places.
—Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 22 Dec. 2024
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Todd Karpovich, Baltimore Sun, 25 Dec. 2024
New York will enjoy mostly sunny skies on Christmas Day, but temperatures will remain cold, with highs around 30°F.
—Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
Christmas Day should be a perfect Southern California winter day — clear, sunny skies with some wind and temperatures in the 60s.
—Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 24 Dec. 2024
Daytime highs above freezing at the mountain bases weren’t helping the season get off the ground though, and the warm, sunny weather hinted at the long-term struggles ski resorts face as the climate changes and winters continue to heat up in many places.
—Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 22 Dec. 2024
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“Sunny.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sunny. Accessed 2 Jan. 2025.
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sunny
adjective
sun·ny
ˈsən-ē 
sunnier; sunniest
1
: bright with sunshine
2
: merry sense 1
a sunny smile
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