English

Sunshine

Noun

sunshine ‎(usually uncountable, plural sunshines)

1. The direct rays, light or warmth of the sun.^[2]

   We were warmed by the bright sunshine.‎

2. A location on which the sun's rays fall.^[2]

   We moved out of the shade and into the sunshine.‎

   • 1879, Richard Jefferies, The Amateur Poacher, chapterII:

     Out again into the sunshine by the wide mouth of the Green River, as the chart named the brook whose level stream scarce moved into the lake. A streak of blue shot up it between the banks, and a shrill pipe came back as the kingfisher hastened away.

3. Geniality or cheerfulness.^[2]

   I enjoyed the sunshine of her smile.‎

4. A source of cheerfulness or joy.^[2]
5. The effect which the sun has when it lights and warms some place.^[2]
6. (Britain) Friendly form of address often reserved for juniors.

   Alright sunshine, safe to cross now.‎

7. (Britain) 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.‎

8. (humorous) Used to address someone who has just woken up and/or is very sleepy.

   Good morning, sunshine!‎

Translations

Synonyms

• (light from the sun): sunlight

Derived terms

• sunshiny
• sunshineless

Related terms

• sunbeam

Adjective

sunshine ‎(not comparable)

1. (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.‎

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References

1. ↑ Chambers Dictionary of Etymology, Robert K. Barnhart (ed.), Chambers, 1988
2. 1 2 3 4 5 Webster's College Dictionary, Random House, 2001