sunshine

English

/ˈsʌnʃaɪn/

noun
Definitions
  • The direct rays, light or warmth of the sun.
  • A location on which the sun's rays fall.
  • (figurative) Geniality or cheerfulness.
  • A source of cheerfulness or joy.
  • The effect which the sun has when it lights and warms some place.
  • (UK)
  • (UK)
  • (humorous) Used to address someone who has just wake woken up and/or is very sleepy.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English sunnesine com from English sun + English shine.

Origin

English

shine

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