sunny
- Top 3000
Sense 1
- adjective
- A1
Having a lot of strong light from the sun, with few or no clouds.
It was so sunny that we ate our lunch on the balcony.
After days of rain, the sunny morning felt like a gift.
Take your sunglasses, the road south is bright and sunny.
We chose the sunny room at the back of the house.
Common collocations: a sunny day · sunny weather · bright and sunny · a sunny morning · a sunny room · the sunny side
Part of: Weather
Sense 2 · less common
- adjective
- B2
Cheerful and friendly, seeming happy most of the time.
She has a sunny personality and makes new colleagues feel welcome.
He met us at the door with a sunny smile.
Despite all the bad news, her mood stayed surprisingly sunny.
Common collocations: a sunny disposition · a sunny smile · a sunny personality · a sunny outlook
Part of: Personality, Positive emotions
Forms
- comparative
- sunnier
- superlative
- sunniest