sunbeam
/ˈsʌnˌbim/
noun
- 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.
- 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.