BONNY Synonyms: 264 Similar and Opposite Words

bonny

adjective

ˈbä-nē

variants also bonnie

Definition of bonny

chiefly British

as in lovely

of the very best kind one of several inns in the Lake District offering bonny accommodations and bountiful breakfasts

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as in beautiful

very pleasing to look at a bonny child dressed in traditional Scottish clothing

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Recent Examples of bonny Instead, the Economy seat puts pressure on the bonny prominences of the hip and restricts blood circulation. — New Atlas, 16 Dec. 2025 One of the most conspicuous heralds is a bonny buttercup named the winter aconite. — Adrian Higgins, Washington Post, 4 Sep. 2019

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Adjective

The original room also has mannequins showing off fashion-forward outfits from the winners of the Liberty Fabrics x Graduate Fashion Foundation Competition, with lots of lovely clashing patterns and textures.

— Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 23 July 2026
While this verdant island makes a lovely spot for a hike and a picnic on a sunny day, art lovers have two additional reasons to make the trip.

— Carolyn Heller, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

Definition of lovely

Adjective

Start with the escargot, which pack a wonderful buttery, garlicky punch, each bite topped with a perfect, tiny puff pastry.

— Connie Ogle July 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
The combination of David’s wonderful scripts, Lenny back directing on the BBC, Element Pictures producing, and Claire and Mathew leading our cast is a real gift.

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 30 July 2026

Definition of wonderful

Adjective

The Santa Monica Proper is sited partially (the rest is in two new-build towers) within the handsome Santa Monica Professional Building, a historic, Spanish Colonial-style structure embellished with eye-catching Moorish details.

— Mae Hamilton, Travel + Leisure, 25 July 2026
At the same time, the director was himself a devastatingly handsome heartbreaker — several of his actresses, including the legendary Maria Callas, fell hard for him — and so perhaps knew something about the aloof, unnamed lover being pined for.

— Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 24 July 2026

Definition of handsome

Adjective

Edoya, where brushes have been made by hand since 1718, is around the corner, and Nexpect, an excellent specialty coffee shop, is a short walk away.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026
Namely stage 13 when the race split into pieces, Tom Pidcock climbed back up the GC, Pedersen had to make a desperate attempt to reach Philipsen up the road to defend green, and the excellent Mauro Schmid got the victory his talent deserves.

— Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 27 July 2026

Definition of excellent

Adjective

After a terrific collegiate career, Stanek was chosen by the Tampa Bay Rays with the 29th pick in the 1st round of the 2113 MLB draft.

— Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
The ancho chili Caesar salad is a terrific appetizer to share, as are both types of shrimp aguachile verde.

— Connie Ogle July 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026

Definition of terrific

Adjective

Ocean beaches, gorgeous scenery, and hardy folks who can brave cold winters are among the attractions of the Northeast.

— Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 2 Aug. 2026
Rota’s gorgeous score swells sweetly as this affair is sketched, but Mario — older and wiser, to quote the Rodgers and Hammerstein song — has his doubts about a man who seems to him like a cad.

— Peter Tonguette, The Washington Examiner, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of gorgeous

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