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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Make sure to position them in sunny, south-facing windows that offer 6 to 8 hours of bright sunlight daily.
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Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Jan. 2026
Turmeric has been shown to have anti-inflammatory health benefits, and this sunny alternative to tea or coffee is a great way to eat more of it.
—Midwest Living, 5 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile, Ceconi suggests hanging them on a clothesline on a cold, sunny day (under a porch).
—Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 5 Jan. 2026
North Texans should expect dry, sunny conditions, with the high temperature topping out in the mid-70s before dropping to the mid-50s overnight.
—Elissa Jorgensen, Dallas Morning News, 5 Jan. 2026
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Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Jan. 2026
Turmeric has been shown to have anti-inflammatory health benefits, and this sunny alternative to tea or coffee is a great way to eat more of it.
—Midwest Living, 5 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile, Ceconi suggests hanging them on a clothesline on a cold, sunny day (under a porch).
—Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 5 Jan. 2026
North Texans should expect dry, sunny conditions, with the high temperature topping out in the mid-70s before dropping to the mid-50s overnight.
—Elissa Jorgensen, Dallas Morning News, 5 Jan. 2026
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“Sunny.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sunny. Accessed 6 Jan. 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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