sunshine

The light and warmth that come from the sun.

• I love the sunshine.
• Warm sunshine came through the window.
• We had three hours of sunshine yesterday.

Similar words: sunlight

Common phrases: bright sunshine, warm sunshine, hours of sunshine

A place where light from the sun falls directly.

• We sat in the sunshine.
• She moved her chair into the sunshine.
• The cat found a patch of sunshine beside the door.

Similar words: sun

Opposites: shade

Common phrases: in the sunshine, into the sunshine, patch of sunshine

Happiness or pleasure that makes life feel brighter and better.

• Your visit brought sunshine into my life.
• Her laughter added sunshine to a difficult day.
• Their friendship gave him a little sunshine during those lonely months.

Similar words: joy, happiness

Opposites: misery

Common phrases: bring sunshine, sunshine in life, ray of sunshine, sunshine of someone’s smile

A friendly name used when speaking to someone, often a child or younger person.

• Good morning, sunshine!
• Come on, sunshine, your breakfast is ready.
• How are you feeling today, sunshine?

Similar words: dear, sweetheart

Common phrases: hello sunshine, morning sunshine, come on sunshine

Allowing people to see official information or attend government meetings.

• The state adopted a sunshine law.
• Sunshine legislation opened council meetings to the public.
• Officials must follow sunshine requirements when sharing public records.

Similar words: open, transparent

Common phrases: sunshine law, sunshine legislation, sunshine requirements