sunny

Definition

Featuring a lot of sunshine.

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.

Example Sentences

• "Whilst it may be sunny today, the weather forecast is predicting rain."
• "the sunny side of a hill"
• "I would describe Spain as sunny, but it's nothing in comparison to the Sahara."