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Sunlight

ˈsənˌlaɪt
Common
~ 4100
~ 4100, Common
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Direct light from the sun, The light or rays of the sun, The presence of the sun's light or brightness

Sunlight - Meanings

Direct light from the sun

Example: The room was filled with warm sunlight in the morning.
Usage: formalContext: describing a scene or setting
Note: Commonly used in literature and descriptive writing.

The light or rays of the sun

Example: She basked in the sunlight on the beach.
Usage: informalContext: everyday conversations
Note: Often used in casual contexts to refer to the light emitted by the sun.

The presence of the sun's light or brightness

Example: The garden thrived in the ample sunlight.
Usage: formalContext: scientific or botanical discussions
Note: Used in technical or specialized contexts to discuss the impact of sunlight on plants or environments.

Sunlight's synonyms

sunshine

Sunshine refers to the light and warmth that comes from the sun.
Example: I love sitting outside and basking in the warm sunshine.
Note: Sunshine is often used to describe the pleasant and cheerful aspect of sunlight.

sunbeam

A sunbeam is a narrow beam of sunlight.
Example: The sunbeams streamed through the window, illuminating the room.
Note: Sunbeam specifically refers to a single ray or beam of sunlight.

daylight

Daylight is the natural light that is present during the day, primarily coming from the sun.
Example: The room was flooded with natural daylight, making it feel bright and welcoming.
Note: Daylight encompasses all natural light during the day, not just sunlight.

sun rays

Sun rays are the beams of light that emanate from the sun.
Example: The sun rays filtered through the leaves, creating a dappled pattern on the ground.
Note: Sun rays specifically refer to the individual beams or rays of sunlight.

Sunlight expressions, common phrases

bask in the sunlight

To bask in the sunlight means to relax and enjoy the warmth of the sun.
Example: After being indoors all day, she decided to bask in the sunlight in the garden.
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sunlight streaming through

When sunlight is described as streaming through something, it means that the sunlight is coming in forcefully or abundantly.
Example: The room was filled with a golden glow from the sunlight streaming through the window.
Note: The original word 'sunlight' refers to the light from the sun, whereas this phrase emphasizes the movement or flow of the light.

bathe in the sunlight

To bathe in the sunlight means to expose oneself to the sun's rays for relaxation or enjoyment.
Example: The beachgoers gathered to bathe in the sunlight, enjoying the warmth on their skin.
Note:

soak up the sunlight

To soak up the sunlight means to absorb or take in the sun's rays for nourishment or growth.
Example: The plants in the garden were thriving, soaking up the sunlight for photosynthesis.
Note:

sunlight dappled

When sunlight is described as dappled, it means that it is shining through something with a mottled or spotted effect.
Example: The forest floor was covered in sunlight dappled patterns, creating a beautiful scene.
Note: The original word 'sunlight' is a general term for light from the sun, whereas 'sunlight dappled' specifically describes the pattern or effect of the light.

sunlight peeking through

When sunlight is described as peeking through something, it means that it is just starting to come through in a subtle or partial way.
Example: She woke up to the gentle sound of birds chirping and sunlight peeking through the curtains.
Note: The original word 'sunlight' refers to the light itself, while 'sunlight peeking through' emphasizes the action of the light coming through a barrier.

sunlight dancing on

When sunlight is described as dancing on something, it suggests a playful or lively movement of the light.
Example: The lake shimmered with sunlight dancing on its surface, creating a magical reflection.
Note: The original word 'sunlight' refers to the light itself, while 'sunlight dancing on' describes the dynamic and lively interaction of the light with a surface.

Sunlight everyday (slang) expressions

sunburst

A sudden, intense burst of sunlight, often associated with dramatic or striking visuals.
Example: The sky was filled with a beautiful sunburst as the clouds parted.
Note: It conveys a sense of intensity or suddenness in sunlight.

sunshiney

Sunshiney is an informal way to describe a day filled with abundant sunlight.
Example: It's such a sunshiney day today; let's go for a walk!
Note: It is a playful and colloquial variation of 'sunny', adding a cheerful tone to the description.

sunny side

Refers to the area or side where sunlight is shining directly, usually preferred for its warmth.
Example: Sit on the sunny side of the patio to enjoy the warmth.
Note: It emphasizes the practical aspect of choosing a location based on sunlight exposure.

sunny spell

A period of time when the weather is sunny and bright.
Example: After days of rain, we finally had a sunny spell.
Note: It highlights the temporary nature of a period of sunny weather.

sun-kissed

Describes a warm, healthy glow on the skin due to exposure to sunlight.
Example: Her skin had a beautiful sun-kissed glow after a day at the beach.
Note: It conveys a more poetic and visual image of the effect of sunlight.

Sunlight - Examples

The sunlight was streaming through the window.
The plants need sunlight to grow.
She loved to bask in the warm sunlight.

Sunlight grammar

Sunlight - Noun (Noun) / Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass)
Lemma: sunlight
Conjugations
Noun, plural (Noun, plural): sunlights, sunlight
Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): sunlight
Syllables, Separation and Stress
sunlight Contains 2 syllables: sun • light
Phonetic transcription: ˈsən-ˌlīt
sun light , ˈsən ˌlīt (The red syllable is stressed)

Sunlight - Importance and usage frequency

The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
sunlight: ~ 4100 (Common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.