Sunshiny — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun adjective /ˈsən-ˌshīn/ sun·shine

Meaning & Definition of Sunshiny

Sunshiny (noun)

  1. the sun's light or direct rays
  2. the warmth and light given by the sun's rays
  3. a spot or surface on which the sun's light shines

Sunshiny (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. not stormy or cloudy

    "we're due for a sunshiny weekend after all the rain we've had"

    similar: bright, clear, cloudless, fair, sunny, unclouded
    related: balmy, clement, gentle, mild, moderate, temperate, calm, halcyon, peaceful, placid, serene, tranquil, fine, pleasant
    opposite: bleak, cloudy, dirty, foul, nasty, overcast, rainy, raw, rough, squally, stormy, sunless, tempestuous, turbulent
    near: harsh, inclement, severe, blustering, blustery, breezy, gusty, foggy, hazy, misty, murky, soupy

Related Entry: Sunshine (noun)

Sunshine is a different word from Sunshiny. The synonyms below are for sunshine, not for sunshiny.

  1. the light given off by the star around which the planet Earth revolves

    "spent a week at the shore soaking up the sunshine and salt air"

    similar: sun, sunlight
    related: sunburst, daylight, glare, shine
    near: cloudiness, penumbra, shade, shadiness, shadow, umbra

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Sunshiny

The most common words with a similar meaning to Sunshiny:

bright, clear, cloudless, fair, sunny, unclouded

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Sunshiny

Words with the opposite meaning of Sunshiny:

bleak, cloudy, dirty, foul, nasty, overcast, rainy, raw, rough, squally, stormy, sunless, tempestuous, turbulent

Related Words for Sunshiny

balmy, clement, gentle, mild, moderate, temperate, calm, halcyon, peaceful, placid, serene, tranquil, fine, pleasant

Near Antonyms of Sunshiny

harsh, inclement, severe, blustering, blustery, breezy, gusty, foggy, hazy, misty, murky, soupy

Word Forms of Sunshiny

Derived words: sunshiny (adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Sunshiny

First known use: 14th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Sunshiny

What does "Sunshiny" mean?

"Sunshiny" means the sun's light or direct rays. As an a noun and an adjective, it is defined as: the sun's light or direct rays.

What is another word for "Sunshiny"?

Other words for "Sunshiny" include bright, clear, cloudless, fair, sunny and unclouded. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Sunshiny" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Sunshiny"?

There are 20 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Sunshiny". Common alternatives include bright, clear, cloudless, fair, sunny and unclouded.

What is the opposite of "Sunshiny"?

Antonyms of "Sunshiny" include bleak, cloudy, dirty, foul, nasty, overcast, rainy and raw. Near antonyms include harsh, inclement, severe and blustering.

How do you use "Sunshiny" in a sentence?

Examples of "Sunshiny" in a sentence: "we're due for a sunshiny weekend after all the rain we've had".

Is "Sunshiny" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Sunshiny" can be used as a noun and an adjective, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Sunshiny"?

"Sunshiny" is pronounced /ˈsən-ˌshīn/ and divided into syllables as sun·shine.

What is the origin of the word "Sunshiny"?

First known use: 14th century.