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sun·ny

sunny

pronunciation:
suh ni
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part of speech: adjective
inflections: sunnier, sunniest
definition 1: having much sunlight.
It was a hot, sunny day, perfect for swimming.My bedroom is bright and sunny because it has nice, big windows!
synonyms:
sunshiny
antonyms:
cloudy, murky, overcast
similar words:
bright, brilliant, clear, cloudless, fair, radiant, sparkling
definition 2: cheerful; bright.
He has such a sunny smile.
synonyms:
bright, cheerful
antonyms:
gloomy, grim, pessimistic, sad
similar words:
affable, amiable, buoyant, genial, happy, joyful, lighthearted, merry, rosy
derivations: sunnily (adv.), sunniness (n.)
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