sunnier
Less gray outside
Sunnier is the comparative form of sunny—having more sunshine or brightness.
A day can be sunnier than the one before; a room sunnier than another.
The figurative sense compares temperaments: She has a sunnier disposition than her brother.
Sunnier outlooks or moods suggest greater optimism or cheerfulness.
Pleasantly cooperative
- delightfulHighly pleasing, wonderful
- enjoyableProviding pleasure or fun
- invitingAttractively appealing
- welcomingReceiving others warmly
comfortable · serene · peaceful · idyllic · relaxing · contented · gratifying · lovely
Emitting or reflecting light
- radiantEmitting light or joy
- gleamingReflecting light brightly
- shiningGiving off light
- glowingGiving off steady light
light-filled · brilliant · vivid · illuminated · sparkling · glistening · beaming · dazzling
Cheerful and friendly
- buoyantAble to float
- lightheartedCheerful and without worry
- blitheCheerfully indifferent
- merryCheerful and lively
genial · ebullient · gleeful · chipper · vivacious · sprightly · perky · upbeat
Feeling positive expectation
- positiveAffirming or certain
- sanguineCheerfully optimistic temperament
- confidentSure of oneself
- promisingShowing signs of success
encouraging · heartening · rosy · bullish · upbeat · aspirational · bright · favorable
agreeable
Pleasantly cooperative
- delightfulHighly pleasing, wonderful
- enjoyableProviding pleasure or fun
- invitingAttractively appealing
welcoming · comfortable · serene · peaceful · idyllic · relaxing · contented · gratifying · lovely · fair
luminous
Emitting or reflecting light
glowing · light-filled · brilliant · vivid · illuminated · sparkling · glistening · beaming · dazzling · lucent
jovial
Cheerful and friendly
- buoyantAble to float
- lightheartedCheerful and without worry
- blitheCheerfully indifferent
merry · genial · ebullient · gleeful · chipper · vivacious · sprightly · perky · upbeat · jaunty
hopeful
Feeling positive expectation
promising · encouraging · heartening · rosy · bullish · upbeat · aspirational · bright · favorable · reassuring
balmy
Mildly warm, soothing
tropical · summery · sultry · heated · thermal · basking · pleasant · comfortable · mellow · gentle