Scottish for beautiful.
Bonny
Example Sentences
"It was absolutely Bonny!"
"That's a bit Bonny, isn't it?"
Etymology & History
British (particularly Scottish/Northern) meaning pretty, healthy. From French 'bon' (good). 'Bonny baby' praises infant.
Word Details
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Region
Scottish
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Era
Modern
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Language
Mild
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Formality
Informal
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