Synonyms for

Bon

Verb / bɑ:n / Another word for bon — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Bon is a French word that means 'good' or 'well'.

Synonyms & similar words

fine great excellent superb fantastic wonderful terrific awesome marvelous pleasant delightful agreeable satisfactory acceptable adequate superior first-rate top-notch exceptional splendid

Synonyms by register

Formal

good excellent virtuous commendable

Informal

great cool awesome nice

Literary

fair noble worthy

Antonyms

bad evil wicked poor inferior detrimental harmful

Common collocations

  • bon mot
  • bon voyage
  • bon appétit
  • bon vivant
  • bon ton
  • bon marché

Word family

noun bon
adjective bon

Usage note

The word 'bon' is primarily used in French phrases adopted into English. It generally means 'good' or 'well'.

Example sentences

  1. The weather is bon today.
  2. The food at the restaurant was bon.
  3. Your drawing looks bon.
  4. I feel bon after a good night's sleep.
  5. That movie was bon.

Quotes

  • A day without sunshine is like, you know, night. - Steve Martin
  • In three words I can sum up everything I've learned about life: it goes on. - Robert Frost
  • Believe you can and you're halfway there. - Theodore Roosevelt

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