sun
burst
Plural
sunbursts
1
a decorative brooch or ornament featuring a pattern that resembles the sun, often jeweled
- She pinned a gold sunburst to her jacket.
- The antique sunburst was studded with tiny diamonds.
- A sunburst brooch completed her evening attire.
- The jeweler crafted a sunburst from silver and enamel.
- He inherited a family sunburst worn by his grandmother.
2
a visual pattern with a central disk representing the sun and rays radiating outward
- The wallpaper featured a repeating sunburst pattern.
- A sunburst design decorated the ceiling of the hall.
- The logo was a stylized sunburst in bright colors.
- The clock face had a bronze sunburst motif around the edges.
- Artists often use sunburst effects in paintings to depict light.
3
a sudden, intense appearance of sunlight, often breaking through clouds and creating a radiant and vivid effect in the sky
- The morning mist cleared, revealing a spectacular sunburst that illuminated the landscape.
- As the storm clouds parted, a sunburst bathed the valley in a warm and golden glow.
- The sunburst through the autumn leaves created a dazzling display of colors in the forest.
- The dark, rainy day was brightened by a brief sunburst that lifted everyone's spirits.
- The sunrise was accompanied by a brilliant sunburst, painting the sky with hues of pink and orange.