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Sunless - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Sunless means without sunlight; dark or gloomy due to the absence of the sun. It is often used to describe weather, places, or moods that lack brightness or cheerfulness.

sunless

/ˈsʌnləs/ /ˈsʌnləs/

Definition:

Lacking sunlight; dark or gloomy due to the absence of the sun.

Synonyms:

sunless, gloomy, overcast, shadowy, dim

Part of Speech:

adjective

Antonyms:

sunny, bright, radiant

Common Collocations:

sunless sky, sunless day, sunless room, sunless weather

Derivatives:

sunlessness (noun), sunlessly (adverb)

Usage Tips:

Use "sunless" to describe places or days without sunlight, often implying dullness or gloominess.

Common Phrases:

a sunless afternoon, the sunless depths, under a sunless sky

Etymology:

Derived from "sun" + "-less," meaning "without," first recorded in the late 16th century.

Examples:

  • 1. The sky was gray and sunless all morning.
  • 2. She preferred sunny beaches over sunless winters in the city.
  • 3. The cave was damp and completely sunless inside.
  • 4. A long stretch of sunless days made him feel gloomy.

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