Sunshine

Quick meaning: Sunshine is a noun meaning The direct rays, light or warmth of the sun.

Meaning

The direct rays, light or warmth of the sun.

More Meanings

1. A location on which the sun's rays fall.
2. (figurative) Geniality or cheerfulness.
3. (figurative) A source of cheerfulness or joy.
4. The effect which the sun has when it lights and warms some place.
5. (UK, Ireland) A friendly form of address often reserved for juniors.
6. (UK, Ireland) An ironic form of address directed toward an individual perceived as inferior or troublesome.
7. (humorous) Used to address someone who has just woken up or is very sleepy.

Example Sentences

I enjoyed the sunshine of her smile.

We were warmed by the bright sunshine.

We moved out of the shade and into the sunshine.

And all the ſhrubs, vvith ſparkling ſpangles, ſhevv / Like Morning-Sun-ſhine tinsilling the devv.

Word Forms

• sunshines
• sun-shine

Synonyms for sunshine

Depending on context, synonyms include sun, sunlight, temperateness, fair weather.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include sunlight, sun, temperateness, fair weather, sunny, sunbeam.

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