sunshine.
The direct rays, light or warmth of the sun.
Meaning & usage
The direct rays, light or warmth of the sun.
We were warmed by the bright sunshine.
A location on which the sun's rays fall.
We moved out of the shade and into the sunshine.
Geniality or cheerfulness.
I enjoyed the sunshine of her smile.
A source of cheerfulness or joy.
The effect which the sun has when it lights and warms some place.
A friendly form of address often reserved for juniors.
Alright, sunshine, safe to cross now.
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.
Used to address someone who has just woken up or is very sleepy.
Good morning, sunshine!
Ellipsis of orange sunshine.
Where this word comes from
In the Coverdale Bible in 1535, in Genesis and Exodus about 1250 as Middle English sunnesine; synchronically sun + shine. Compare isolated Old English sunsċīn (“mirror”).
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.
Where this word comes from
In the Coverdale Bible in 1535, in Genesis and Exodus about 1250 as Middle English sunnesine; synchronically sun + shine. Compare isolated Old English sunsċīn (“mirror”).
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