sonsie

[ˈsʌnzi]

sonsie Definition

• 1. (chiefly Scottish) having a pleasingly plump or healthy-looking face or figure
• 2. cheerful, jolly

Using sonsie: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "sonsie" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  She had a sonsie figure that made her look healthy and happy.

• Example

  The sonsie woman greeted us with a warm smile.

• Example

  He was a sonsie man with a round belly and rosy cheeks.

sonsie Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for sonsie

• plump
• curvy
• cheerful
• jolly
• merry
• chubby

Antonyms for sonsie

• thin
• gaunt
• sullen

Phrases with sonsie

• sonsie lass

  a plump and attractive young woman

  Example

  He fell in love with a sonsie lass from the village.

• sonsie face

  a face that looks plump and healthy

  Example

  Her sonsie face was always glowing with happiness.

• sonsie mood

  a cheerful and jolly mood

  Example

  The party was filled with sonsie mood and laughter.

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Summary: sonsie in Brief

The term 'sonsie' [ˈsʌnzi] is chiefly Scottish and refers to a pleasingly plump or healthy-looking face or figure. It can also mean cheerful or jolly. Examples include 'She had a sonsie figure that made her look healthy and happy.' and 'The sonsie woman greeted us with a warm smile.' It can be used in phrases like 'sonsie lass,' referring to a plump and attractive young woman.