English Explanatory Dictionary

Bonnie

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. A female given name from English.
adj
  1. Merry; happy.
  2. Beautiful; pretty; attractive; handsome.
  3. Fine, good (often used ironically).
noun
  1. A bonfire; chiefly one several storeys tall and burned to celebrate Eleventh Night.

Pronunciation

/ˈbɒni/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-Bonnie.wav

Word forms

Bonnie bonnier more bonnie bonniest most bonnie bonny bonie bonnies

Etymology

Originally an American nickname from Scottish bonnie (“fine, beautiful”).

Synonyms

frolicsome cheerful blithe gay

Derived words

Bonnie Brook Inchbonnie
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