sunshine

  1. Noun.  The direct rays, light or warmth of the sun.''Webster's College Dictionary'', Random House, 2001.
  2. Noun.  A location on which the sun's rays fall..
  3. Noun.  geniality or cheerfulness..
  4. Noun.  A source of cheerfulness or joy..
  5. Noun.  The effect which the sun has when it lights and warms some place..
  6. Noun.  (UK) (non-gloss definition, Friendly form of address often reserved for juniors.) .
  7. Noun.  (UK) (non-gloss definition, Ironic form of address used to an inferior or troublemaker.) .
  8. Noun.  (humorous) Used to address someone who has just woken up and/or is very sleepy.
  9. Adjective.  (chiefly, _) Open to and permitting public access, especially with regard to activities that were previously closed-door or back-room meetings.

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