sunbeam

/ˈsʌnˌbim/
noun
  1. A ray or shaft of sunlight.
    • She sat in the garden, enjoying the gentle sunbeam on her face.
    • The dust particles danced in the bright sunbeam coming through the attic window.
    • A warm sunbeam streamed through the window and landed on the cat.
  2. A cheerful or happy person, especially a child.
    • Even on a gloomy day, Grandpa called his granddaughter his little sunbeam.
    • The teacher described the new student as a real sunbeam in the classroom.
    • Little Mia is such a sunbeam, always smiling and making everyone laugh.
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