Sunlight
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈsʌnˌlaɪt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Sunlight is a noun meaning All the electromagnetic radiation given off by the Sun; especially, that in the visible spectrum and that bathes the Earth.
Meaning
All the electromagnetic radiation given off by the Sun; especially, that in the visible spectrum and that bathes the Earth.
More Meanings
- (figuratively) Brightness, hope; a positive outlook.
- Synonym of sunrise.
- (attributive) Synonym of photic (“describing that part of the near-surface ocean in which photosynthesis is possible.”).
- To work on the side (at a secondary job) during the daytime.
Example Sentences
sunlight zone
Meronym: sunbeams
Near-synonym: daylight
Sunlight on the skin gives you vitamin D.
Word Forms
- sunlights
- sunlighting
- sunlighted
Synonyms for sunlight
Depending on context, synonyms include daylight, sun, sunshine, hope, optimism, sunup.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include sun, sunshine, insolation, lumen, light, solar.
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