sunshine
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English [edit]
Etymology [edit]
In the Coverdale Bible in 1535, in Genesis and Exodus about 1250 as Middle English sunnesine.[1] Compound of sun + shine.
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Noun [edit]
sunshine (uncountable)
- The direct rays, light or warmth of the sun.[2]
- We were warmed by the bright sunshine.
- A location on which the sun's rays fall.[2]
- We moved out of the shade and into the sunshine.
- geniality or cheerfulness.[2]
- I enjoyed the sunshine of her smile.
- A source of cheerfulness or joy.[2]
- The effect which the sun has when it lights and warms some place.[2]
- (UK) Friendly form of address often reserved for juniors.
- Alright sunshine, safe to cross now.
- (UK) Ironic form of address used to an inferior or troublemaker.
- OK, sunshine, listen up and listen good. There's five vandalised telephone boxes out there and I know you're responsible.
- (humorous) Used to address someone who has just woken up and/or is very sleepy.
- Good morning, sunshine!
Translations [edit]
direct rays of the sun
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location on which the sun's rays fall
cheerfulness
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source of cheerfulness or joy
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effect of the sun
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Synonyms [edit]
- (light from the sun): sunlight
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Adjective [edit]
sunshine
- (chiefly US) Open to and permitting public access, especially with regard to activities that were previously closed-door or back-room meetings.
- Because of the sunshine law, we could go to the planning meeting.
Derived terms [edit]
permitting public access
Translations [edit]
permitting public access
