bonny

adjective

bon·ny | \ˈbä-nē

\

variants: or less commonly bonnie

bonnier; bonniest

Definition of bonny

chiefly British

: attractive, fair also : fine, excellent

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one of several inns in the Lake District offering bonny accommodations and bountiful breakfasts a bonny child dressed in traditional Scottish clothing

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Vermont St. N., 768-Kurt A. and Bonny Pfluger to Mark Andrew Pfluger, $329,475. — Washington Post, "Alexandria and Arlington home sales," 7 June 2017

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Bonneville Salt Flats

Bonny, Bight of

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The first known use of bonny was in the 15th century

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bonny

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of bonny

: very pretty or attractive

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bonny

adjective

bon·ny

variants: also bonnie \ˈbä-nē \

bonnier; bonniest

Kids Definition of bonny

chiefly British

: handsome sense 1, beautiful

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