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Definition of Sunshine
1. Noun. The rays of the sun. "The shingles were weathered by the sun and wind"
Generic synonyms: Light, Visible Light, Visible Radiation
Specialized synonyms: Sunburst
Terms within: Sunbeam, Sunray
Derivative terms: Sun, Sun
2. Noun. Moderate weather; suitable for outdoor activities.
Generic synonyms: Atmospheric Condition, Conditions, Weather, Weather Condition
Derivative terms: Temperate
3. Noun. The quality of being cheerful and dispelling gloom. "Flowers added a note of cheerfulness to the drab room"
Generic synonyms: Attribute
Group relationships: Disposition, Temperament
Specialized synonyms: Good-humoredness, Good-humouredness, Good-naturedness, Good-temperedness
Attributes: Cheerful, Cheerless, Depressing, Uncheerful
Derivative terms: Cheer, Cheer, Cheery, Cheerful, Sunny
Antonyms: Uncheerfulness
Definition of Sunshine
1. n. The light of the sun, or the place where it shines; the direct rays of the sun, the place where they fall, or the warmth and light which they give.
2. a. Sunshiny; bright.
Definition of Sunshine
1. Noun. The direct rays, light or warmth of the sun.''Webster's College Dictionary'', Random House, 2001 ¹
2. Noun. A location on which the sun's rays fall. ¹
3. Noun. geniality or cheerfulness. ¹
4. Noun. A source of cheerfulness or joy. ¹
5. Noun. The effect which the sun has when it lights and warms some place. ¹
6. Noun. (U.K.) (non-gloss definition Friendly form of address often reserved for juniors.) ¹
7. Noun. (U.K.) (non-gloss definition Ironic form of address used to an inferior or troublemaker.) ¹
8. Noun. (humorous) Used to address someone who has just woken up and/or is very sleepy. ¹
9. Adjective. (chiefly US) Open to and permitting public access, especially with regard to activities that were previously closed-door or back-room meetings. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Sunshine
1. the light of the sun [n -S] : SUNSHINY [adj]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Sunshine
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