sun-loving
|sun-lov-ing|
B2
/ˈsʌnˌlʌvɪŋ/
affinity for sunlight
Etymology
Etymology Information
'sun-loving' originates from the combination of 'sun' and 'loving', where 'sun' refers to the star at the center of our solar system, and 'loving' implies a strong preference or affinity.
Historical Evolution
'sun-loving' is a modern English compound adjective formed by combining 'sun' and 'loving'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'having an affinity for sunlight', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
describing a plant or organism that thrives in sunlight or requires a lot of sunlight to grow.
The sun-loving flowers bloomed beautifully in the garden.
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Last updated: 2025/04/21 07:14