English Dictionary (Humor) beta

sol The sun. This is what people think they are referring to when they use the term "sol", but really, it's just a lazy way to avoid capitalizing "sun".  ■ "I had a great time at the beach today. The sun was shining bright and the sol was warm on my skin."

Shone The act of shining brightly, often as a result of being illuminated by the sun.  ■ On Sunday, the sun shone so brightly that it was impossible to see anything without sunglasses.

shrivel To become small and withered due to lack of water or exposure to the sun.  ■ "The tomato shriveled up in the hot sun."

Sublimating The act of turning something into a gas or vapor, such as a snowman melting in the sun.  ■ After spending hours in the hot sun, the snowman had fully sublimated and was nothing but a pile of slush.

Wrinkles Fine lines or creases on the skin, usually caused by aging or sun exposure.  ■ "She may have wrinkles around her eyes from years of squinting in the sun, but she looks just as beautiful as ever."

Goggles A pair of glasses worn on the head with two lenses, typically to protect the eyes from bright sun or rain, but also as a fashion statement.  ■ John wore goggles while playing beach volleyball to protect his eyes from the bright sun and also because he thought they made him look cool.

sunset The time when the sun sinks below the horizon, leaving the sky with a beautiful array of colors.  ■ I love watching the sunset from my favorite beach bar. The combination of the setting sun and a margarita in hand is pure bliss!

sunspots noun: small, black spots on the sun's surface that appear to be moving across it. These spots are caused by magnetic activity within the sun and are often seen by amateur astronomers using telescopes.  ■ "I was trying to take a selfie with the sun in the background, but I accidentally captured a few sunspots instead. It's like they were photobombing my picture!"

Asteroids Small rocky objects that orbit the sun between Mars and Jupiter.  ■ "Why did the asteroid go to school? To improve its trajectory!

bask To lie in or expose oneself to the rays of the sun, as for warmth or pleasure.  ■ After a long day at work, John decided to bask in his new favorite armchair and watch some TV.

basking The act of lying in the sun, often with a book or a drink in hand, and pretending to be important.  ■ "I was basking on the beach, sipping my piña colada and pretending to be a world-class surfer."

Blazing To be so hot that one's face turns red and sweat drips down their forehead.  ■ "I forgot to bring my water bottle on the hike and now I'm blazing under this hot sun!"

Bleached To become extremely pale and white, often due to overexposure to the sun or chemicals.  ■ "I forgot my sunscreen on the beach and now I'm bleached!

breezy adjective Easy and light, often in an effortless or carefree manner.  ■ When we arrived at the beach, the cool breeze made the hot sun bearable.

chirp A short, high-pitched sound made by a bird or insect.  ■ The birds started chirping as the sun came out.

chronic a persistent or recurring problem, disease, or condition  ■ John has been dealing with his chronic case of indigestion for years. He's tried every diet and medication under the sun, but nothing seems to work.

Cloudy Adjective. Describing a sky that is full of clouds, making it difficult to see the sun.  ■ "I forgot my sunglasses at home and now I'm regretting it because it's so cloudy outside."

day A period of time during which the sun is above the horizon, typically 24 hours.  ■ Today is Monday. Yesterday was Sunday. Tomorrow will be Tuesday.

daytime That period of time when the sun is up and people are awake. It's basically the opposite of nighttime.  ■ "I love daytime because it means I can finally leave my office and enjoy some fresh air!

Distended To be overly stretched or bloated, often in an unpleasant way.  ■ "I accidentally left my water bottle in the hot sun and now my stomach is distended from all the gas.

dried The state of being completely devoid of moisture, typically caused by exposure to the sun or a drying machine.  ■ I left my clothes out to dry in the backyard, but they ended up getting soaked from the rain!

East A direction that is generally to the left of north and south, or toward the rising sun.  ■ I forgot my keys in the east this morning.

emerge To come into being, appearance or prominence.  ■ "The sun emerges from behind the clouds, casting its warm rays upon the earth once again."

emerges To appear suddenly and unexpectedly, often in a dramatic or impressive manner.  ■ When the sun rises over the horizon, it emerges with a blaze of glory, casting its golden light upon the land below.

equinox The day when the sun stands still in the sky and the lengths of daylight and darkness are equal.  ■ "I'm not a fan of the cold during the winter equinox. I prefer summer!"

Evenings The time when the sun sets, and darkness falls.  ■ "I love evenings because they provide a perfect opportunity to relax and unwind after a long day at work."

expanding The act of becoming larger or more spacious, often in an exaggerated manner.  ■ As the sun rose over the horizon, the beachgoers began expanding their towels to take up every inch of available space.

fading The gradual disappearance of something, often accompanied by a loss of color or brightness.  ■ "As the sun began to set, the colors of the sunset slowly faded away until all that remained was a dull orange hue."

flaring A sudden and intense burst of light, energy, or emotion.  ■ "The fireworks began to flare as the sun set over the horizon."

glaring A bright, intense light that makes you squint or shade your eyes.  ■ "I forgot to bring my sunglasses and now my eyes are glaring from the bright sun."

hatter A person who wears a tall, wide-brimmed hat, often to protect their face from the sun or rain.  ■ "The hatter in The Mad Hatter's tea party is known for his eccentric behavior and love of hats."

Incantation A humorous word for a spell or incantation, often used to impress others with your magical abilities.  ■ "I'm going to cast an incantation that will make the sun shine on your face all day!"

indoors A place where people go to avoid the sun, rain, and other outdoor elements.  ■ I prefer to stay indoors during a thunderstorm because lightning scares me.

Lawns A large, flat piece of grass used for playing outdoor sports or simply to relax in the sun.  ■ "I can't believe we had to mow the lawn again. It's like a never-ending cycle of grass death."

Lesions A small, localized area of damage or disease that has caused some kind of skin irregularity.  ■ "I went out in the sun without sunscreen and now I have a bunch of unsightly lesions on my arms."

maharajah A funny term for a king or ruler of a kingdom.  ■ "I heard that the maharajah is so powerful, he can make the sun rise and set whenever he wants!"

maybes A word used to express uncertainty or doubt, often with a hint of humor.  ■ I maybes I'll go to the beach today, but only if the sun comes out and the waves are big enough to surf.

misconception A false belief or understanding of something, often based on ignorance or misunderstanding.  ■ "I thought the sun rose in the west, but then I realized my misconception and learned about the east-west sunrise."

morn A time when the sun is just starting to rise and the world is waking up from its slumber.  ■ "I hate Mondays, but I love waking up to the smell of freshly baked cookies on morn."

night A period of darkness that occurs between sunset and sunrise, during which the sun is below the horizon.  ■ "I had a great time at the rave last night! The DJ was so good, I danced all night long."

nights The time of day when it is dark and often associated with sleep, relaxation, and entertainment.  ■ "I can't wait for the nights to end and for the sun to shine again!

noon The hour of 12:00 pm, when the sun is directly overhead and everything seems to be at its peak.  ■It's noon, time for a nap!

personified To give human qualities or characteristics to non-human things or concepts, such as a tree having a personality or the sun being described as angry.  ■ "The wind howled in protest as it personified the anger of the storm."

Physical A term used to describe something that exists in the world and can be seen, touched, felt, smelled, or heard.  ■ "I can feel the physical sensation of the sun on my skin."

planetary An extremely large, round object in space that orbits the sun.  ■ I forgot to bring my planetary suit for the hike on Mars. I guess now I'm stuck here with only a bunch of dust on my pants.

planets A group of celestial bodies orbiting the sun, each composed of gas and dust and containing a star at its center.  ■The planet Jupiter is so big that it could fit hundreds of Earths inside of it!

presuming Assuming that something is true without any evidence or proof to support it.  ■ "I'm assuming the sun will be shining tomorrow, because I checked the weather forecast."

Prophecy A statement or prediction that is guaranteed to be wrong.  ■ "I predict that the sun will rise in the west tomorrow."

prunes A small, dried grape that has been plucked from the vine and left to dry in the sun.  ■ "I can't stand the taste of prunes! They're just too tart."