“Coffee, the favorite drink of the civilized world.” – Thomas Jefferson, third president of the United States
SUNNILY
pleasantly, cheerily, sunnily
(adverb) in a cheerful manner; “‘I’ll do the dishes,’ he said pleasantly”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adverb
sunnily (comparative more sunnily, superlative most sunnily)
In a sunny fashion; optimistically
Source: Wiktionary
SUNNY
Sun"ny, a. [Compar. Sunnier; superl. Sunniest.]
1. Of or pertaining to the sun; proceeding from, or resembling the sun; hence, shining; bright; brilliant; radiant. "Sunny beams." Spenser. "Sunny locks." Shak.
2. Exposed to the rays of the sun; brightened or warmed by the direct rays of the sun; as, a sunny room; the sunny side of a hill. Her blooming mountains and her sunny shores. Addison.
3. Cheerful; genial; as, a sunny disposition. My decayed fair A sunny look of his would soon repair. Shak.
Sun"ny, n. (Zoöl.)
Definition: See Sunfish (b).
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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RACY
(adjective) marked by richness and fullness of flavor; “a rich ruby port”; “full-bodied wines”; “a robust claret”; “the robust flavor of fresh-brewed coffee”
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