sunny
word
/ˈsəni/
SUH-nee
/sˈʌni/
SUH-nee
Definition
If the weather is sunny, the sun is shining and there are few or no clouds. It can also describe a cheerful, bright feeling or attitude.
Usage & Nuances
Most commonly used for weather: 'a sunny day', 'sunny skies'. For personality or mood, it sounds positive but is less common and slightly literary: 'a sunny smile', 'a sunny outlook'. Do not confuse it with 'sunny-side up', which is about eggs.
Spanish: soleadoPortuguese (BR): ensolaradoPortuguese (PT): ensolaradoChinese (Simplified): 晴朗的 - 阳光充足的Chinese (Traditional): 晴朗的 - 陽光充足的Hindi: धूप वाला - धूप से भराArabic: مشمسBengali: রৌদ্রজ্জ্বল - সূর্যোজ্জ্বলRussian: солнечныйJapanese: 晴れた - 陽気な（性格）Vietnamese: nắng - tươi sáng (tính cách)Korean: 맑은 - 화창한 - 밝은 (성격)Turkish: güneşliUrdu: دھوپ والا - خوشگوار (مزاج)Indonesian: cerah
Example Sentences
It is sunny today.
basic
After a week of rain, even a short sunny break felt amazing.
natural
We sat outside because it was sunny.
basic
I like sunny mornings.
basic
The forecast says it'll be sunny all weekend, so let's go to the beach.
natural
She has such a sunny personality that people feel comfortable around her right away.
natural