Synonyms for

Bonnie

Verb / ˈbɑ:ni: / Another word for bonnie — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Attractive or beautiful.

Synonyms & similar words

bonny comely fair sightly pretty lovely charming cute appealing handsome adorable delightful graceful elegant fine good-looking gorgeous stunning attractive pleasing nice-looking winsome fascinating enchanting

Synonyms by register

Formal

beautiful attractive comely fair

Informal

pretty cute gorgeous lovely

Literary

beauteous winsome fair

Antonyms

ugly unattractive plain homely hideous grotesque

Common collocations

  • bonnie lass
  • bonnie wee thing
  • bonnie blue eyes
  • bonnie prince
  • bonnie bird
  • bonnie day

Word family

adjective bonnie

Usage note

Bonnie is primarily a Scottish adjective meaning beautiful or attractive. While understood in other English-speaking regions, it is most commonly used in Scotland or in contexts referencing Scottish culture.

Example sentences

  1. The girl's bonnie dress was so colorful.
  2. The flowers in the garden were so bonnie.
  3. The sunset was bonnie.
  4. The baby's smile was bonnie.
  5. The artwork was bonnie and well done.

Quotes

  • The bonnie lassie sits and sings, And aye she sighs, and aye she strings.
  • The bonnie, braw John Highlandman, He set his kilt aboon his knee
  • O, the summer time is come, bonnie lassie, And the trees are sweetly bloomin'.

Try these popular words

the and that for you with was this are have not from

Practice

Play the Word Synonyms game · Choose level (start near 1)

Worksheets

Grade 4 · Grade 5 · Grade 6

Topics

Guides

Explore more words