English · Word Candidate

sunny

/ˈsʌni/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: sunnier · sunniest · sunnies

Sense 1

Meaning · English

Featuring a lot of sunshine.

Adjective

Whilst it may be sunny today, the weather forecast is predicting rain.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

Receiving a lot of sunshine.

Adjective

the sunny side of a hill

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

AdverbRegister: US

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

A sunfish.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “sunny” mean?

Featuring a lot of sunshine.

Is “sunny” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.