Synonyms for

Sunshine

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

Definition

Sunshine is the light and warmth that comes from the sun.

Synonyms & similar words

uncheerfulness temperateness fairweather sun sunniness cheerfulness cheer sunlight sunlight daylight brightness glow rays heat warmth light radiance illumination brilliance luster gleam shine glitter sparkle glimmer flash flare beaming

Synonyms by register

Formal

solar radiation illumination radiance

Informal

sun light daylight

Literary

daystar Sol golden rays

Antonyms

darkness gloom night shade shadow obscurity

Common collocations

  • warm sunshine
  • bright sunshine
  • after the sunshine
  • full sunshine
  • morning sunshine
  • afternoon sunshine
  • sunshine and rainbows

Word family

noun sunshine
adjective sunny

Usage note

Sunshine primarily refers to the direct light and heat from the sun. It can also be used metaphorically to describe happiness or cheerfulness.

Example sentences

  1. I love to play outside in the sunshine.
  2. The sunshine makes the flowers grow.
  3. The sunshine helps us make vitamin D.
  4. The sunshine feels good on my skin.
  5. We need sunshine to grow our crops.

Quotes

  • Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see the shadow. - Helen Keller
  • Sunshine is a welcome thing. It brings a lot of brightness. - Jimmie Davis
  • I love the smell of rain and the sound of the ocean waves. But what I love most is the sunshine.

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