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单词 sonsy
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Definition of sonsy in English:

sonsy

(also sonsie)
adjectivesonsiest, sonsier ˈsɒnsiˈsän(t)sē
Scottish literary

  • Having an attractive and healthy appearance.

    〈苏格兰，诗/文〉体态丰满的；健美的

    Example sentencesExamples
    • This eccentric character never enjoyed the faculty of sight, and many still living remember the sonsy, contented, and sightless face of Willie.

Origin

Mid 16th century (also in the sense 'lucky'): from Irish and Scottish Gaelic sonas 'good fortune' (from sona 'fortunate') + -y1.

Rhymes

poncey

Definition of sonsy in US English:

sonsy

(also sonsie)
adjectiveˈsän(t)sē
Scottish literary

  • Having an attractive and healthy appearance.

    〈苏格兰，诗/文〉体态丰满的；健美的

    Example sentencesExamples
    • This eccentric character never enjoyed the faculty of sight, and many still living remember the sonsy, contented, and sightless face of Willie.

Origin

Mid 16th century (also in the sense ‘lucky’): from Irish and Scottish Gaelic sonas ‘good fortune’ (from sona ‘fortunate’) + -y.
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