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sunny

adjective

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1
as in bright
having or being an outward sign of good feelings (as of love, confidence, or happiness) her sunny laughter filled the house with joy

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2
as in cheerful
having or showing a good mood or disposition momentarily forgot their worries at the sight of the baby's sunny smile

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as in merry
indicative of or marked by high spirits or good humor the good-natured waitresses enhance the restaurant's sunny and cheery atmosphere

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as in clear
not stormy or cloudy we are hoping for a sunny weekend so we can spend time at the beach

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“Sunny.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sunny. Accessed 7 Dec. 2022.

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