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summery
Describes something that is typical of summer or reminiscent of summer, such as the weather, temperatures, or atmosphere.
Bei dem sommerlichen Wetter gehen wir heute an den See.
With this summery weather, we're going to the lake today.
summery
Refers to clothing that is light, airy, and suitable for warm weather.
Sie trug ein leichtes, sommerliches Kleid.
She wore a light, summery dress.
The adjective 'sommerlich' (summery) is formed from the noun 'der Sommer' (summer) and the ending '-lich' (-ly/-like). This ending often means 'like' or 'typical of' and is frequently used to form adjectives from nouns (e.g. 'winterlich' (wintry), 'freundlich' (friendly)).
Die Landschaft hatte eine fast herbstliche Stimmung.
The landscape had an almost autumnal mood.
'Sommerlich' can stand as an adjective before a noun or function adverbially to describe a verb or adjective. As an adverb, it remains unchanged.
Wir machten einen sommerlichen Spaziergang am Strand.
We took a summery walk on the beach.
The word is often combined with weather, atmosphere, or clothing. Common phrases are 'sommerliche Temperaturen' (summery temperatures), 'ein sommerlicher Abend' (a summery evening), 'leichte, sommerliche Kleidung' (light, summery clothing), or 'eine sommerliche Brise' (a summery breeze).
Eine sommerliche Brise wehte vom Meer herüber.
A summery breeze blew in from the sea.
'Sommerlich' usually has a positive, pleasant meaning. It describes not only that something fits summer, but often also the light, warm, and beautiful aspects of the season.
Die Party hatte eine entspannte, sommerliche Atmosphäre.
The party had a relaxed, summery atmosphere.
