sunny

adjective

sun·​ny ˈsə-nē 

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

sunnily

ˈsə-nə-lē 

adverb

sunniness

ˈsə-nē-nəs 

noun

Synonyms

• aglow
• beaming
• bright
• glowing
• radiant

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

In the Baltimore area, Monday is expected to gradually turn sunny as temperatures reach a high of 39 degrees. —Dan Belson, Baltimore Sun, 17 Feb. 2025

The ferocity of the natural world was a season one trope that got dialed down when lush Hawai’i was traded for a sunny Sicilian villa in season two. —Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 16 Feb. 2025

Listen to this article Another beautiful and sunny afternoon is expected in Central Florida on Saturday, Spectrum News 13 meteorologist Zach Covey said. —Elainie Barraza, Orlando Sentinel, 15 Feb. 2025

Bluey lives in sunny Brisbane which is the capital city of Queensland, a subtropical state located in the northeast region of Australia. —Liz Regalia, Parents, 14 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing sunny

• sunny-side up

Kids Definition

sunny

adjective

sun·​ny ˈsən-ē 

sunnier; sunniest

1

: bright with sunshine

2

: merry sense 1

a sunny smile

sunnily

ˈsən-ᵊl-ē 

adverb

sunniness

ˈsən-ē-nəs 

noun