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sonsie

sonsie

9.9
A woman who has a pleasantly round, attractive body shape
  • adjective
  • /ˈsʌnzi/
  • UK
translation icon : atractiva
  • She wore a dress that flattered her sonsie figure at the party.

Examples

  • She looked sonsie in that new outfit!

  • The sonsie woman wore a stunning dress that highlighted her curves.

  • Critics admired the sonsie beauty of the actress in the period drama.

  • The artist preferred to paint models who were sonsie and full of life.

  • Critics admired the sonsie beauty of the actress in the period drama.

  • She wore a dress that flattered her sonsie figure at the party.

  • The sonsie woman wore a stunning dress that highlighted her curves.

Synonyms

voluptuous
vssonsie
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13 7.4

Having a full, curvy body often seen as sexually attractive

expresses pleasing plumpness without the strong sexual emphasis
curvy
vssonsie
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11 3.3

Having rounded body shapes often seen as attractive, especially with a full bust and hips

is broader stressing overall pleasing plump shape rather than specific areas
buxom
vssonsie
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5 8.1

A woman with a full, rounded body, often with large breasts and a lively manner

stresses general plump curves rather than breast size or liveliness
curvaceous
vssonsie
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5 5.9

Having a rounded, attractive body shape with noticeable curves, usually for women

focuses more on pleasant plumpness rather than strong curve emphasis
sonsy
vssonsie
  • UK
9.9

Plump and attractive in a healthy way

is identical in meaning but appears as the main listed form

How Curvaceous

voluptuous
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13 7.4
full-bosomed
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7.5
sonsie
  • UK
9.9
curvaceous
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5 5.9
slender
57 1.4
slim
60 1.0

Surface Forms

sonsie positive

Etymology

Sonsie comes from the Scots word sonsy, which meant 'pleasant' or 'lucky' and was used for people who looked healthy and attractive. So calling someone sonsie today suggests a pleasing, gently rounded figure and a warm, cheerful look.