sunny
/ˈsʌni/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈsʌni/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈsə-nē/ (ame, mw) · /ˈsʌn.i/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈsʌn.i/ (ame, ipa)
sunny — adjective
- sunnypositive
- sunniercomparative
- sunniestsuperlative
1. describes the weather when the sun is shining strongly and there are few or no c
describes the weather when the sun is shining strongly and there are few or no clouds in the sky
Last Saturday was a sunny day, so the Watanabe family went to the beach.
collocation: sunny day
Hannah opened the curtains wide and let the sunny light fill the living room.
collocation: sunny light
The old garden looks beautiful on a sunny spring morning.
Élise took her book outside and sat in the sunny spot near the wall.
After three days of rain, Owen was happy to see a sunny sky again.
常見錯誤
2. used to describe a person who is happy, friendly, and tends not to worry or beco
used to describe a person who is happy, friendly, and tends not to worry or become angry easily
Yuki has a sunny personality and always makes her friends laugh.
collocation: sunny personality
Despite the bad news, Ignacio kept his sunny smile throughout the meeting.
collocation: sunny smile
The children in Kian's class were described as a bright and sunny group.
The old woman had a sunny disposition that made everyone around her feel welcome.
Even at six in the morning, Linh had a sunny look on her face.
- cheerful
more common for temporary moods; 'sunny' implies a more lasting, warm personality
- optimistic
focuses on expecting good outcomes rather than general friendliness
- bright
overlaps but is less specific about emotional warmth
用法筆記
Distinguish from sense 1 (BRIGHT WEATHER)—this sense applies only to people, their moods, or their personalities. Common in fixed phrases such as 'sunny smile,' 'sunny disposition,' and 'sunny outlook.'
常見錯誤
sunny — noun
- sunnysingular
- sunniesplural
1. a short, informal name for a sunfish — a very large, round ocean fish with a tal
a short, informal name for a sunfish — a very large, round ocean fish with a tall fin on its back that lives in warm seas
Linh spotted a large sunny swimming close to the boat near the coast of Hawaii.
The aquarium has a special tank where two young sunnies live and grow.
plural form: sunnies
A full-grown sunny can weigh more than a small car and swim near the surface.
Sivan the diver took a photo of a huge sunny floating just below the water.
- sunfish
the standard name; 'sunny' is the shortened informal version
- ocean sunfish
the full formal name used in scientific contexts
用法筆記
Rare in everyday conversation. The formal name is 'ocean sunfish' (scientific name Mola mola). The plural is 'sunnies.'
2. an informal shortened form of 'sunglasses' — dark or tinted eyewear worn in fron
an informal shortened form of 'sunglasses' — dark or tinted eyewear worn in front of the eyes to block out strong sunlight
Kabir put on his sunnies before stepping out onto the hot sand.
informal short form: sunnies
Chidi could not find his sunnies anywhere inside the messy car.
Emily bought a new pair of sunnies for the holiday in Thailand.
Kofi prefers wearing his sunnies even on cloudy days because the light bothers his eyes.
- sunglasses
the standard full form; appropriate in both speech and writing
- shades
informal American English synonym for sunglasses
用法筆記
Chiefly informal and most common in British spoken English. In writing, the full form 'sunglasses' is preferred. Always plural — use 'a pair of sunnies' to refer to one item.