Synonyms for

Sunrise

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

Definition

Sunrise is the time in the morning when the sun appears and daylight begins.

Synonyms & similar words

dawn breakoftheday dayspring sunup breakofday sunset dawning morning firstlight aurora cockcrow daybreak dawn daybreak sunup morning cockcrow dawning daylight sunshine aurora morn prime

Synonyms by register

Formal

daybreak dawn aurora

Informal

crack of dawn early bird

Literary

Orient cockcrow day-spring

Antonyms

sunset dusk twilight nightfall evening eclipse

Common collocations

  • early sunrise
  • beautiful sunrise
  • sunrise over
  • sunrise and sunset
  • sunrise alarm clock
  • sunrise colors
  • sunrise service
  • sunrise period

Word family

noun sunrise
verb rise
adjective rising
adverb risingly

Usage note

Sunrise refers specifically to the time when the sun appears above the horizon. It is often associated with new beginnings and hope.

Example sentences

  1. The sunrise was beautiful this morning.
  2. I like to watch the sunrise with my family.
  3. The sunrise marks the beginning of a new day.
  4. The sunrise over the ocean was breathtaking.
  5. I woke up early to see the sunrise over the mountains.

Quotes

  • Every sunrise is an invitation for us to arise and brighten someone's day. - Richelle E. Goodrich
  • If you want to be reminded of the love of the Lord, just watch the sunrise. - Jeannette Walls
  • The sunrise, of course, doesn't care if we watch it or not. It will keep on being beautiful, even if no one bothers to look at it. - Gene Amole

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