What does SONSY mean?

Sonsy

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: (chiefly Scottish) Having a pleasingly plump or curvaceous figure; having a healthy, robust, or cheerful appearance.

Pronunciations: (US: /ˈsɑnzi/, UK: /ˈsɒnzi/)

Origin and Usage: The word "sonsy" is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Old English word "sōþlic," meaning "true" or "truthful." It was first recorded in the 15th century and was used to describe someone who was healthy and well-fed. Over time, the meaning of the word shifted to include a more general sense of physical attractiveness and well-being.

Synonyms: buxom, curvaceous, plump, well-fed, healthy, robust, cheerful, jolly, merry, happy

Related Words: sunny, sonsa, sonsy

Example Sentences:

1. She was a sonsy woman with a warm smile and a hearty laugh.
2. The farmers wife was a sonsy woman who always had a hearty meal on the table.
3. Despite her sonsy figure, she was an excellent athlete and could outrun most of her peers.
4. The Scottish countryside was filled with sonsy hills and valleys that seemed to glow in the sunlight.