Your novel will no doubt have some scenes set in the morning. Do you need some help in illustrating this part of the day? We’ve included 10 words to describe a summer morning for you below.
1. Warm
Definition
Giving out a moderate amount of heat; having a tone or color that imparts heat.
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Examples
“The morning was warm and welcoming, and as the sun rose over the hill, it cast an orange glow on everything around them.”
“They set out for their hike early in the warm morning so that they would be back by late afternoon.”
How It Adds Description
Summer mornings tend to be warm, making this a good word to describe the morning in your story. Warmth is usually pleasant, so this is a good way to set up that your characters are about to have an equally pleasant day.
2. Bright
Definition
Radiating light; beautiful; sunny.
Examples
“It was a clear, bright morning that promised a beautiful day.”
“She’d had a bad sleep, but as she looked out at the bright morning, she couldn’t help but feel hopeful about what was to come next.”
How It Adds Description
As the sun rises over the world in your story, it’s going to make everything look bright. This brightness can reflect an overall positive feeling in your story, which is something that can bring your character peace or that you can subvert later.
3. Radiant
Definition
Examples
“It was a radiant summer morning with the sun casting orange light upon everything in the town.”
“As he gazed out at the radiant morning that summer day, he knew that something amazing was sure to happen.”
How It Adds Description
If you want to emphasize just how beautiful the summer morning in your story is, this is a great word to use. Something that is radiant can be literally radiating light, or it can be a word that’s used to show how vivid or glowing something is.
4. Cheerful
Definition
Marked by happiness; full of good spirit; likely to get rid of gloom or worry.
Examples
“Even though the day before had been long and hard, the bright and cheerful sunny morning lifted everyone’s spirits.”
“Eventually, the stars began to disappear, revealing a lovely and cheerful summer morning.”
How It Adds Description
While the morning itself can’t feel any happiness, using the word cheerful to describe it can show how it might make a character in your story feel. If your character had a rough time the day before, a cheerful summer morning can help to get rid of any sadness they may be feeling.
5. Pleasant
Definition
Having qualities that provide pleasure; having a pleasing appearance or manner.
Examples
“The family woke up early that pleasant summer morning so that they could watch the sunrise and get the most out of their day.”
“The morning was a pleasant one, and she felt confident that the rest of the day would be a good one too.”
How It Adds Description
A sunny, summer morning is rarely not a pleasant thing. The word pleasant implies a contentedness, and describing the morning as pleasant in your story can also be a way to reflect any inner peace your characters may have.
6. Clear
Definition
Having no clouds; luminous or bright; serene and without trouble.
Examples
“The sun rose in the clear, cloudless sky.”
“Still in bed, he looked out the window at the clear summer morning that was waiting for him to get out and enjoy it.”
How It Adds Description
A cloudless and clear summer morning can be a beautiful thing, especially if there have been a lot of clouds in the sky recently. A morning that is clear is also one that is peaceful and serene, which could be particularly desirable to your character.
7. Tranquil
Definition
Free from agitation; quiet and peaceful; having no turmoil.
Examples
“He woke up early on a tranquil summer morning so he could go for a walk through the garden without having to worry about being disturbed.”
“Birds chirped in the tranquil morning and brought her a kind of peace that she hadn’t felt in a very long time.”
How It Adds Description
Summer mornings can be filled with a lot of movement and activity, but they can also be quite calm and pleasant. Use the word tranquil to describe a quiet summer morning that brings about a lot of peace.
8. Quiet
Definition
Having no noise; free of sound or uproar; having no or very little motion or activity.
Examples
“Aside from the sound of birds, the early summer morning was completely quiet.”
“She stepped out of the door and into the quiet summer morning, ready to begin her exploration.”
How It Adds Description
Using the word quiet to describe the morning in your story can help emphasize any peaceful feelings. The word quiet can also help add tension. If the morning is a little too quiet, this can set both your characters and your readers on edge.
9. Still
Definition
Lacking in motion; subdued or calmed.
Examples
“The morning was so still and quiet, she almost didn’t hear the footsteps coming up behind her.”
“The summer morning air was peaceful and still, and for the first time in a while, he felt completely relaxed.”
How It Adds Description
If there is not a lot of activity on the summer morning in question and you want to impart that to readers, this is a good word to use. Much like the word quiet, you can also use it as a way to build unease, as the morning may feel too still.
10. Lively
Definition
Alert and energetic; full of movement or life; brilliant or fresh.
Examples
“Although it was still early, the summer morning was turning out to be a lively one, and everyone wanted to get started on their activities as soon as possible.”
“The morning was a lively one, and soon the sound of laughter and chatter filled the air.”
How It Adds Description
Is the morning in your story a super energetic one? A beautiful summer morning can inspire a lot of activity and fun. Use the word lively to impart to your readers just how much fun your characters are having.