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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Express forecast Today: Partly to mostly sunny, stray t’shower?
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Molly Robey, Washington Post, 7 July 2024
Saturday should be mostly sunny with temperatures in the lower 80s.
—Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 4 July 2024
Charlotte forecast Thursday in Charlotte should be sunny and hot, with a high of 96, according to the NWS Charlotte forecast.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 4 July 2024
Here is how to avoid dehydration Flagstaff weekend weather: Low 90s with sunny, clear skies
Sunny and clear skies are anticipated in Flagstaff over the holiday weekend, with highs in the low 90s and low temperatures sitting in the 50s.
—Staff Reports, The Arizona Republic, 3 July 2024
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Molly Robey, Washington Post, 7 July 2024
Saturday should be mostly sunny with temperatures in the lower 80s.
—Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 4 July 2024
Charlotte forecast Thursday in Charlotte should be sunny and hot, with a high of 96, according to the NWS Charlotte forecast.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 4 July 2024
Here is how to avoid dehydration Flagstaff weekend weather: Low 90s with sunny, clear skies
Sunny and clear skies are anticipated in Flagstaff over the holiday weekend, with highs in the low 90s and low temperatures sitting in the 50s.
—Staff Reports, The Arizona Republic, 3 July 2024
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“Sunny.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sunny. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.
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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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