Synonyms for

Sunlight

Verb / ˈsʌˌnlaɪt / Another word for sunlight — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Sunlight is the light and heat that comes from the sun.

Synonyms & similar words

sun sunshine sunshine daylight sunbeams rays light beams illumination brightness glow radiance luminosity shimmer shine glint sparkle twinkle flash gleam glimmer

Synonyms by register

Formal

solar radiation illumination

Informal

daylight sunshine

Literary

daystar's gleam solar radiance heavenly light

Antonyms

darkness night shade gloom shadow obscurity

Common collocations

  • warm sunlight
  • bright sunlight
  • direct sunlight
  • afternoon sunlight
  • morning sunlight
  • filtered sunlight
  • sunlight streams

Word family

noun sunlight
adjective sunlit

Usage note

Sunlight is the most common term. Sunshine is often used interchangeably but can also refer to the pleasant warmth of the sun.

Example sentences

  1. The sunlight was shining through the window.
  2. I love to feel the warmth of the sunlight on my skin.
  3. The plants need sunlight to grow.
  4. The sunlight was blocked by the clouds.
  5. The sunlight reflected off the water.

Quotes

  • Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see a shadow. - Helen Keller
  • Sunlight is the best disinfectant. - Louis Brandeis
  • A day without sunshine is like, you know, night. - Steve Martin

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