Sunniest: meaning, definitions and examples

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sunniest

 

[ ˈsʌniɪst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

weather condition

The term 'sunniest' is the superlative form of the adjective 'sunny,' used to describe a place or time that experiences the most sunlight compared to others. This term often pertains to the weather and can describe days, locations, or seasons. For instance, a 'sunniest day' refers to a day with the least cloud cover and maximum sunshine. It is also used to indicate the best conditions for outdoor activities and events.

Synonyms

brightest, cheeriest, most luminous

Examples of usage

  • It was the sunniest day of the year.
  • This beach is known for being the sunniest spot around.
  • She chose the sunniest part of the park to lie down.
  • The forecast predicts the sunniest weather for the weekend.

Translations

Translations of the word "sunniest" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais ensolarado

🇮🇳 सबसे धूप वाला

🇩🇪 sonnigsten

🇮🇩 paling cerah

🇺🇦 найсонячніший

🇵🇱 najbardziej słoneczny

🇯🇵 最も晴れた

🇫🇷 le plus ensoleillé

🇪🇸 el más soleado

🇹🇷 en güneşli

🇰🇷 가장 맑은

🇸🇦 الأكثر إشراقًا

🇨🇿 nejslunečnější

🇸🇰 najslnečnejší

🇨🇳 最阳光明媚的

🇸🇮 najsončnejši

🇮🇸 sólríkast

🇰🇿 ең күн сәулелі

🇬🇪 ყველაზე მზიანი

🇦🇿 ən günəşli

🇲🇽 el más soleado

Etymology

The word 'sunny' originates from the Old English term 'sunne,' which is derived from Proto-Germanic '*sunnōn' and is related to similar words in other Germanic languages, such as 'sonne' in German and 'zon' in Dutch. The superlative form 'sunniest' was formed by adding the suffix '-est' to 'sunny,' which denotes the highest degree of the adjective. The concept of sunlight having positive connotations is deeply embedded in various cultures, making the term prevalent across language. 'Sunny' has held a consistent meaning related to brightness and light for centuries, often symbolizing happiness and vitality.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,014, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.