English Reference
adjective

sunny

adj.
US /ˈsəni/ UK /sˈʌni/ sun·ny

  1. 01 A1 Beginner

    when the sky is clear and the sun is shining brightly.

    characterized by bright sunlight; having a lot of sunshine.

    Simple

    It was a beautiful sunny day, so we decided to have a picnic in the park.

    In context

    The forecast predicts a week of sunny weather, which should provide ideal conditions for the outdoor music festival.

  2. 02 A2 Elementary

    a place or room that receives a lot of natural light from the sun.

    exposed to or receiving a significant amount of direct sunlight.

    Simple

    The cat loves to sleep in the sunny corner of the living room.

    In context

    The architect designed the apartment with large south-facing windows to ensure the main living area remained sunny throughout the afternoon.

    sun drenchedwell lit
  3. 03 B1 Intermediate

    having a happy, friendly, and positive attitude.

    characterized by a cheerful, optimistic, or radiant disposition.

    Simple

    Everyone likes working with Sarah because she has such a sunny personality.

    In context

    Despite the setbacks in the project, the manager maintained a sunny outlook that kept the rest of the team motivated.

    gloomymorosesullen

Usage sunny spells

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Level A1 · Beginner
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