sunshine

pronunciation

How to pronounce sunshine in British English: UK [ˈsʌnʃaɪn] word uk audio image

How to pronounce sunshine in American English: US [ˈsʌnʃaɪn] word us audio image

Noun:

the rays of the sun
moderate weather; suitable for outdoor activities

Word Origin

sunshine (n.): mid-13c., from sun (n.) + shine (n.). Old English had sunnanscima "sunshine;" while sunscin meant "a mirror, speculum." Meaning "happy person who brightens the lives of others" is from 1942. Sunshine law in reference to U.S. open-meeting legislation is recorded from 1972, from the notion of shining the light of public access on deliberations formerly held behind closed doors. Related: Sunshiny.

Synonym

n.

radiance lambency brilliance glow glare glitter dazzle luminosity shimmer glisten brightness glister gleam

n.

blitheness light-heartedness bliss merriness joyfulness cheeriness cheerfulness happiness gladness joy gaiety

n.

noon light broad ray daylight rays sunbeams sunshine midday direct sunlight sun day of

n.

clear ease cheer sailing inspiration prospects bright encouragement calm comfort skies balm

Example

1. It is associated with joy sunshine and the tropics .

2. Each depressed day , I hope to survive like them and see the sunshine again .

3. In a land baked by sun , she makes sunshine the answer .

4. Products based on sunshine for the solar industry are now available .

5. Some plants cannot grow without sunshine .

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