Synonyms for

Sunny

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

Definition

having a lot of sunshine; bright and cheerful

Synonyms & similar words

gay cheery bright cheerful clear cloudless fair sun-filled radiant shining sparkling sunny sunshiny unclouded vivid solar beaming glowing luminous brilliant

Synonyms by register

Formal

radiant bright clear luminous

Informal

cheery happy upbeat sparkling

Literary

golden sunlit effulgent

Antonyms

cloudy overcast gloomy dark shady dreary murky

Common collocations

  • sunny day
  • sunny disposition
  • sunny weather
  • sunny outlook
  • sunny spell
  • sunny skies
  • sunny afternoon

Word family

noun sun
adverb sunnily

Usage note

Primarily used to describe weather, but also metaphorically for a cheerful personality or optimistic outlook.

Example sentences

  1. The sunny day made us all happy.
  2. I love to go for a walk on sunny days.
  3. The flowers looked even brighter in the sunny weather.
  4. The beach is a great place to go on a sunny day.
  5. I always feel more energetic on sunny days.

Quotes

  • Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see a shadow.
  • Some people are so much sunshine to the square inch.
  • Sunshine is a welcome thing. It brings a lot of brightness.

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