sunshine
/'sʌnʃain/
Definition
- Noun:
- The direct light or warmth from the sun: Refers to the radiant energy and illumination produced by the sun.
- A source of cheerfulness or happiness: Used figuratively to describe a person or thing that brings joy, warmth, or brightness to a situation.
- (Chiefly British, informal) A form of address: Used as a friendly or affectionate term of address.
Examples of Usage
- Noun (literal light/warmth):
- The cat stretched out in a patch of sunshine.
- We need some sunshine to dry the laundry.
- Noun (figurative cheerfulness):
- Her smile was a ray of sunshine on a cloudy day.
- He brings so much sunshine into our lives.
- Noun (informal address):
- "Hello, sunshine!" she said cheerfully.
Advanced Usage
- "A ray of sunshine": A person or thing that brings hope or happiness into a difficult situation.
- Your kind words were a real ray of sunshine during my recovery.
- "Sunshine law/regulation": A regulation requiring certain proceedings or records to be open or available to the public for transparency.
- The new sunshine law ensures all government meetings are publicly accessible.
Variants and Related Words
- Sunny (adj): Bright with or characterized by sunshine; cheerful in disposition.
- It's a beautifully sunny day.
- She has a sunny personality.
- Sunshiny (adj): Full of or bright with sunshine.
- A sunshiny afternoon.
Synonyms
- Sunlight: The light that comes from the sun.
- Cheerfulness: The quality of being noticeably happy and optimistic.
- Radiance: Light or heat as emitted or reflected; great happiness or beauty emanating from someone or something.
Related Phrases
- Sunshine state: A nickname for certain US states known for sunny weather, most notably Florida.
- Sunshine hours: A meteorological term for the duration of sunlight in a given period.
Idioms
- To be all sunshine and roses: To be perfectly wonderful and without problems (often used in the negative).
- Marriage isn't all sunshine and roses; it requires work.
- To soak up the sunshine: To spend time enjoying the sun's warmth.
- We spent the afternoon at the beach, soaking up the sunshine.
Noun
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the quality of being cheerful and dispelling gloom
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flowers added a note of cheerfulness to the drab room
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moderate weather; suitable for outdoor activities
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the rays of the sun
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the shingles were weathered by the sun and wind
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