Meanings
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1
adj
Having a lot of bright sunshine.
It was a warm, sunny day, perfect for a picnic.
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2
adj
Getting a lot of sunshine.
They planted the tomatoes on the sunny side of the garden.
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3
adj
Cheerful and happy.
She greeted everyone with her usual sunny smile.
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Etymology
From Middle English sunni, from Old English *sunniġ. Cognate with West Frisian sinnich, Low German sünnig, sonnig, Dutch zonnig, German sonnig. Equivalent to sun + -y.
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