sonsy

[ son-see ]

adjective

, Scot. and North England, Irish English.

, son·si·er, son·si·est.

1. strong and healthy; robust.
2. agreeable; good-natured.

sonsy

/ ˈsɒnsɪ /

adjective

1. plump; buxom; comely
2. cheerful; good-natured
3. lucky

Word History and Origins

Origin of sonsy¹

1525–35; sonse “prosperity, good fortune” ( Middle English ( Scots ) < Scots Gaelic sonas, Middle Irish sonus, derivative of sona “prosperous, happy,” Old Irish son ) + -y ¹( def ); donsie

Word History and Origins

Origin of sonsy¹

C16: from Gaelic sonas good fortune

Example Sentences

Davey saw no more of her than her sonsy face, surrounded with the fair wisps of curls.

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John studied her face for a moment It was a sonsy and simple face, and her eyes were not unkindly.

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A big sonsy stot is a manageable animal, and respectable withal, and quiet; but thae sma' hieland deevils!

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Old Mr. Loutit and lame Jimmy Flett each secures a sonsy partner.

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Judging from her round, sonsy, rosy face, you never could have imagined her to have been mad.

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