bright with sunshine or filled with sunlight
We had a sunny day at the beach and swam all afternoon.
The room feels warm and bright because of its large sunny window.
✦ From Old English ‘sunne’ (sun) + ‘-y’, meaning “like the sun” or “full of sun”.
cheerful, lively, and optimistic in mood or character
Despite the rain, Mia kept a sunny attitude and made everyone smile.
His sunny personality makes him popular with classmates.
✦ Figurative extension of the literal sense “full of sunlight” to describe someone who brings metaphorical brightness.
