sunlight
ˈsʌnˌlaɪt
sunlight: light from the sun
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Noun

1.
natural illuminationlight from the sun
  • Plants thrive in direct sunlight.
daylight sunshine
2.
positivitywarm natural light that lifts mood
  • Her smile brought sunlight to the room.
brightness radiance sunshine
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  • sunlight: light from the sun
    light from the sun

Expressions with sunlight

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transparency about an organization prevents corruption and dishonesty
Sunlight is the best disinfectant in government operations.
narrow beam of light from the sun
A ray of sunlight broke through the clouds.
absorb sunlight for warmth or energy
The cat loves to soak up the sunlight on the windowsill.
exposed outside where the sun shines on something without blocking
The medicine should not be stored in direct sunlight.

Origin of sunlight

Old English, sunne (sun) + leoht (light)

Terms with sunlight included in their meaning

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body
small light brown spots on skin from sunlight
position
located where direct sunlight is blocked
location
located away from direct sunlight
fashion
sunglasses used to protect eyes from sunlight
sunv.
relaxation
sit outdoors in sunlight to warm or tan
sun-faded
pale from exposure to sunlight or weather
relax outdoors
spend time outside to enjoy sunlight
cloudy sky
sky covered with clouds, blocking sunlight

Examples of sunlight in a sentence

  • Sunlight streamed through the open window.
  • The painting captured the essence of sunlight.

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  1. French:lumière du soleil, lumière, ...
  2. German:Sonnenlicht, Sonnenstrahlen, ...
  3. Italian:luce del sole, luminosità, ...
  4. Spanish:luz solar, brillo solar, ...
  5. Portuguese:luz do sol, brilho, ...
  6. Chinese:阳光, 光明, ...
  7. Japanese:日光, 日差し, ...
  8. Arabic:ضَوْء الشَّمْس, ضَوْء الشَّمْس, ...
  9. Hebrew:אוֹר שֶׁמֶשׁ, ...
  10. Russian:солнечный свет, ...
  11. Ukrainian:сонячне світло, ...
  12. Hindi:धूप, प्रकाश, ...
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