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English noun: sunshine

1. sunshine (phenomenon) the rays of the sun


SamplesThe shingles were weathered by the sun and wind.


Synonymssun, sunlight


Broader (hypernym)light, visible light, visible radiation


Narrower (hyponym)sunburst


Part holonymsunbeam, sunray

2. sunshine (phenomenon) moderate weather; suitable for outdoor activities


Synonymsfair weather, temperateness


Broader (hypernym)atmospheric condition, conditions, weather, weather condition

3. sunshine (attribute) the quality of being cheerful and dispelling gloom


SamplesFlowers added a note of cheerfulness to the drab room.


Synonymscheer, cheerfulness, sunniness


Broader (hypernym)attribute


Narrower (hyponym)good-humoredness, good-humouredness, good-naturedness, good-temperedness


Part meronymdisposition, temperament


Attributecheerful, cheerless, depressing, uncheerful


Antonymsuncheerfulness









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