sunshine

About 4.96 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. noun The direct rays, light or warmth of the sun.

   We were warmed by the bright sunshine.

2. noun A location on which the sun's rays fall.

   We moved out of the shade and into the sunshine.

3. noun Geniality or cheerfulness.

   I enjoyed the sunshine of her smile.

4. noun A source of cheerfulness or joy.
5. noun The effect which the sun has when it lights and warms some place.
6. noun A friendly form of address often reserved for juniors.

   Alright, sunshine, safe to cross now.

7. noun An ironic form of address directed toward someone perceived as inferior or troublesome.

   OK, sunshine, listen up and listen good. There's five vandalised telephone boxes out there and I know you're responsible.

8. noun Used to address someone who has just woken up or is very sleepy.

   Good morning, sunshine!

Similar words

sunlight sun temperateness fair weather sunny sunbeam sunburn daylight solar ground

Often followed by

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Word family

sunshines sunshiny