sunbeam
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Definitions ofsunbeam
- A visible, narrow, and intense (relative to ambient light) ray of sunlight.
- An item of cutlery or crockery laid out on a table, but not used, and which can be returned to the drawer without being washed.
- Any of various lycaenid butterflies of the genus Curetis.
- Any hummingbird of the genus Aglaeactis.
- The direct rays, light or warmth of the sun.
Synonyms: sunlight
Example: "We were warmed by the bright sunshine."
- A location on which the sun's rays fall.
Example: "We moved out of the shade and into the sunshine."
- Geniality or cheerfulness.
Example: "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.
- Friendly form of address often reserved for juniors.
Example: "Alright sunshine, safe to cross now."
- Ironic form of address used to an inferior or troublemaker.
Example: "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 and/or is very sleepy.
Example: "Good morning, sunshine!"
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