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View usage for: (bɒni) Word forms: comparative bonnier, superlative bonniestadjectiveSomeone or something that is bonny is attractive and nice to look at. [mainly Scottish, or Northern England] Jemima was a bonny Highland lassie of 15. Synonyms: beautiful, pretty, fair, sweet More Synonyms of bonny (ˈbɒnɪ) adjectiveWord forms: -nier or -niest1. Scottish and Northern England dialect beautiful or handsome a bonny lass 2. merry or lively a bonny family 3. good or fine a bonny house 5. Scottish and Northern England dialect considerable; to be reckoned with cost a bonny penny adverb6. informal agreeably or well to speak bonny Derived forms bonnily (ˈbonnily) adverb Word origin C15: of uncertain origin; perhaps from Old French bon good, from Latin bonusbonny in American English (ˈbɑni) or ˈbonnie (ˈbɑni) adjectiveWord forms: ˈbonnier or ˈbonniest Chiefly British1. handsome or pretty, with a healthy glow Derived forms bonnily (ˈbonnily) adverb bonniness (ˈbonniness) noun Word origin < Fr bon, good < L bonus: see bonus Examples of 'bonny' in a sentencebonny Then they heard it: in the distance, a soaring song floating above the clamour: `Oh bonny Anne, I'm your man. Definition beautiful (Scottish, NorthernEngland, dialect) She was a bonny highland lassie. Additional synonymsDefinition attractive or pleasing That's a very appealing idea. Synonyms attractive, inviting, engaging, charming, winning, desirable, endearing, alluring, winsome, prepossessingDefinition appealing to the senses or mind We are often drawn to attractive people. Synonyms seductive, charming, tempting, interesting, pleasing, pretty, fair, beautiful, inviting, engaging, likable or likeable, lovely, winning, sexy (informal), pleasant, handsome, fetching (informal), good-looking, glamorous, gorgeous (informal), magnetic, cute, irresistible, enticing, provocative, captivating, beguiling, alluring, bonny (Scottish, NorthernEngland, dialect), winsome, comely (old-fashioned), prepossessing, hot (informal), fit (British, informal), lush (slang) Definition delightful or attractive I found her a delightful and charming young woman. Synonyms attractive, pleasing, appealing, engaging, lovely, winning, pleasant, fetching (informal), delightful, cute, irresistible, seductive, captivating, eye-catching, bewitching, delectable, winsome, likable or likeable - bondage
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