sunnier; sunniest
1
: marked by brilliant sunlight : full of sunshine
2
: cheerful, optimistic
a sunny disposition
3
: exposed to, brightened by, or warmed by the sun
a sunny room
Examples of sunny in a Sentence
the sunniest parts of the country
We found a sunny place to have lunch.
If it's sunny later, we can go to the park.
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Tuesday may see some isolated flurries early and partly sunny skies during the day, reaching a high in the low 40s, forecasts show.
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Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 16 Feb. 2026
The kit includes facial gels with vitamin E and aloe vera, as well as two gels to relieve sunburn and a lip balm with sun protection, all designed for sunny days at the resort.
—José Cantillo Ferrer, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Feb. 2026
Bieber also shared some behind-the-scenes photos from her latest getaway, including kneeling on the ground while wearing a sunny yellow bikini set.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 15 Feb. 2026
By the middle of the week, temperatures will climb into the mid-80s, while clouds each morning will turn sunny by the afternoon.
—Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 15 Feb. 2026
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Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 16 Feb. 2026
The kit includes facial gels with vitamin E and aloe vera, as well as two gels to relieve sunburn and a lip balm with sun protection, all designed for sunny days at the resort.
—José Cantillo Ferrer, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Feb. 2026
Bieber also shared some behind-the-scenes photos from her latest getaway, including kneeling on the ground while wearing a sunny yellow bikini set.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 15 Feb. 2026
By the middle of the week, temperatures will climb into the mid-80s, while clouds each morning will turn sunny by the afternoon.
—Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 15 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for sunny
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“Sunny.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sunny. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.
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sunny
adjective
sun·ny
ˈsən-ē 
sunnier; sunniest
1
: bright with sunshine
2
: merry sense 1
a sunny smile
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