sonsie
- adjective
- /ˈsʌnzi/
- UK
- She wore a dress that flattered her sonsie figure at the party.
Examples
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She looked sonsie in that new outfit!
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The sonsie woman wore a stunning dress that highlighted her curves.
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Critics admired the sonsie beauty of the actress in the period drama.
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The artist preferred to paint models who were sonsie and full of life.
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Critics admired the sonsie beauty of the actress in the period drama.
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She wore a dress that flattered her sonsie figure at the party.
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The sonsie woman wore a stunning dress that highlighted her curves.
Synonyms
Having a full, curvy body often seen as sexually attractive
Having rounded body shapes often seen as attractive, especially with a full bust and hips
A woman with a full, rounded body, often with large breasts and a lively manner
Having a rounded, attractive body shape with noticeable curves, usually for women
Plump and attractive in a healthy way
How Curvaceous
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- UK
- NSFW
Surface Forms
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.