Bonnie: meaning, definitions and examples
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bonnie
[ หbษni ]
appearance, beauty
The word 'bonnie' is an adjective primarily used in Scottish English to describe someone or something as attractive or beautiful. It is often used affectionately and can refer to a person's physical appearance or a pleasing landscape or object. The term conveys warmth and charm, often evoking a sense of endearment. It is commonly used in phrases like 'bonnie lass' or 'bonnie lad' to describe a lovely girl or boy.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She wore a bonnie dress to the party.
- The bonnie flowers bloomed in the garden.
- They saw a bonnie sunset by the lake.
Translations
Translations of the word "bonnie" in other languages:
๐ต๐น bonita
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเฅเคเคฆเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช hรผbsch
๐ฎ๐ฉ cantik
๐บ๐ฆ ะณะฐัะฝะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ ลadna
๐ฏ๐ต ็พใใ
๐ซ๐ท belle
๐ช๐ธ bonita
๐น๐ท gรผzel
๐ฐ๐ท ์๋ฆ๋ค์ด
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฌู ููุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ hezkรก
๐ธ๐ฐ peknรก
๐จ๐ณ ็พไธฝ็
๐ธ๐ฎ lepa
๐ฎ๐ธ fagur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ำะดะตะผั
๐ฌ๐ช แกแแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ gรถzษl
๐ฒ๐ฝ bonita
Etymology
The word 'bonnie' originates from the Old French word 'bon', which means 'good'. It was adopted into Scots language, particularly in regions of Scotland. The term became popular in the 18th and 19th centuries, often used in poetry and songs to evoke the idyllic beauty of Scotland. Over time, it has come to be associated with not just physical beauty but also with a sense of charm and endearment. The common usage in Scottish culture reflects deep-seated traditions of expressing fondness for beauty, capturing the essence of nature and life around them.