sunny

Everyday

1. Sunny means full of bright light from the Sun, with no or few clouds. tree →
2. A sunny place gets a lot of sunshine. tree →
3. A sunny person is cheerful and happy. tree →

In the lessons

In weather and geography, «sunny» is shown on forecasts with a sun symbol; in science, sunny days are warmer and help plants grow. In safety, on sunny days wear sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses, drink water and seek shade around midday; even on sunny winter days the sun can be strong. In stories and feelings, a sunny smile or a sunny nature means cheerful. In maths, weather data asks «How many sunny days were there this month?»

Examples

• It's a sunny day, so let's go to the park. tree →
• Wear a hat when it's sunny. tree →
• Put the plant on a sunny windowsill. tree →
• The weather forecast says sunny spells. tree →
• March had 12 sunny days. tree →
• She has a sunny smile. tree →
• This is the sunniest corner of the garden. tree →
• It was a bright, sunny morning, and the windows stood wide open. tree →

Note

Comparative «sunnier», superlative «sunniest» (y → i). Double n: sunny. «Sunny side up» = a fried egg not turned over. «Sunny» vs «sunshine» (noun) vs «sun» (the star itself). You can get sunburnt on a sunny day even if it is cool.